In today’s technology driven world, there’s a strong need for Technology/STEM teachers in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the United States. STEM teachers have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of innovation in the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics for students.
Software Engineering is focused on the application of systematic, disciplined, and quantifiable approaches to the development, operation, and maintenance of software systems. Inclusive of computer programming but going well beyond, Software Engineering is concerned with methodologies, techniques, and tools to manage the entire software life cycle, including development of requirements, specifications, design, testing, maintenance, and project management. The advent of Software Engineering is a natural result of the continuous quest for software quality and reusability, and the maturing of the software development industry.
Minot State University’s Master of Science in Information Systems program is designed to develop technologically sophisticated business executives who forecast technology needs, develop information systems infrastructures, manage existing systems, and communicate inter-departmentally. This program provides opportunities for graduates to assume greater management responsibilities within their organizations or to be independent consultants who work through virtual business arrangements.
Our cybersecurity and operation major is intended to equip you with the knowledge and skills to defend computer operating systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks. You will be taught by faculty and experts using both theoretical and hands-on approaches to prepare you for high demand jobs. As a professional in the field, you will have a multitude of choices in specialization and career options. Small and large companies require qualified candidates in key security areas like architecture, testing, and development.
Computer science majors study hardware and software design as a basis for understanding and creating apps to improve personal, business, or scientific processes.
Data science is its own integrated, multidisciplinary, professional field. The Data Science Major program is an effort to equip our students with the necessary digital skills of gathering, analyzing, visualizing, and utilizing data that can enhance not only traditional students’ careers, but careers of professionals who want to update or move into this vital and growing area of knowledge. Our program offers a cross-disciplined approach, meeting industry demand with program flexibility. By working with other departments to develop a complementary program, the Data Science Major provides opportunities to gain marketable skills in other areas of industry. Courses in the major are Real-Time Online with a scheduled day and time to meet but flexibility is offered to watch recorded lectures on your own time.
