Computer Science and Data Analytics

Master of Science in Computer Science and Data Analytics

This program is offered by ADA University in Baku, Azerbaijan, and George Washington University in Washington DC, USA. It is taught over 5 semesters, of which three semesters take place in Baku and two semesters in Washington DC. During their study in Washington DC, the students benefit from access to a world-class campus of The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) of George Washington University, including labs, centers, and institutes of SEAS. These facilities provide an ideal environment for rigorous research in computer science and data analytics, offering students opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects under the guidance of leading experts in the field. All students are expected to work on their master's thesis at the end of the program. The thesis is designed to prepare students for successful careers as researchers and practitioners in both the public and private sectorsspecializing in these areas.

The program is financially supported by the State Program for Azerbaijani nationals. Admitted students will receive comprehensive funding from the State Program, covering their tuition fees, travel expenses, and living costs in Washington DC. Students are expected to pay only the annual non-refundable student fees of 1500 AZN.

Please note that the State Program does not cover expenses for international students.

Click to see program curriculum by semesters.

Eligibility requirements

Relevant Academic background: Candidates holding bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or closely related fields with strong mathematics and computer science coursework (as listed below) or relevant industry experience are also eligible to apply.

  • MathematicsAt least two courses beyond Calculus level
  • Computer ScienceStrong background in a form of prior coursework (for example at least 4 courses such as Programming Principles I and IIDiscrete MathData Structures and Algorithms)

GPA requirement: Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) based on the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate work. This is roughly equivalent to 80 on a 100 scale.

Interest in research: Strong motivation to develop innovative solutions through rigorous study and research endeavors is desirable in candidates. This interest can be showcased through research projects, publications during their application and interview processes.

Application process

Stage 1 ADA University online application form

Stage 2: Exams

Stage 3: George Washington University application form

 

Stage 1 ADA University online application form: www.ada.edu.az/apply

As part of the  ADA University online application form online application, the following documents are required to be submitted:

  • Bachelor’s Diploma and Transcripts: Submit notarized and English-translated copies of your bachelor's diploma. If currently in your final year, provide a document stating your expected graduation date.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume: Include details of your educational background, employment experiences, and any relevant skills or certifications.
  • Recent photo: A recent, professional photo should be uploaded with your application.
  • National Identification Card
  • Statement of Purpose: should not exceed 400 words and must detail your academic and professional goals, particularly how they align with the program you are applying to

Stage 2: Exams:

  • English Language Proficiency exam:

    • TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of at least a 100 or
    • IELTS overall band score of a 7.0 with no individual band score below a 6.0 or
    • PTE Academic score of at least 68 or
    • Duolingo Online Exam score of at least 130

Waivers for English language requirement is given only in below cases:

  • Native language is English
  • Studied at a degree level in English in an English-speaking country

II. DIM/SEC Master Admission Exam: minimum 45 score is required.

III. Internal ADA University Exam: all applicants must also pass an internal exam on Mathematics and Computer Sciences, conducted at ADA University campus and covering the following topics:

Computer Science: Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Database Management Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Networks.

Mathematics: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability, and Statistics.

Prospective students may submit their application before taking this test, but the scores must be sent before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at ADA University.

Stage 3: GW application form

Candidates selected after the interviews will be required to apply to GW University and complete its online application form.

Application deadlines

Application starts: November 01, 2023

First application deadline: April 1, 2024

Second application deadline: June 1, 2024

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What you study at CSDA

  • Major Core

    Major Core
    DISCIPLINECOURSE TITLEECTS
    ComputingAdvanced Software Paradigms6
    ComputingComputer Systems Architecture6
    ComputingDesign & Analysis of Algorithms6
    ComputingIntroduction to Big Data & Analytics6
    ComputingApplied Data Analytics6
    ComputingMaster's Thesis I6
    ComputingMaster's Thesis I12
    ComputingAdvanced Topic6
  • Technical Elective

    Technical Elective
    DISCIPLINECOURSE TITLEECTS
    ComputingArtificial Intelligence6
    ComputingData Mining6
    ComputingInformation Retrieval Systems6
    ComputingSpecial Topic6
    ComputingDatabase Management Systems6
    ComputingDistributed & Cluster Computing6
    ComputingMachine Learning6
    ComputingNatural Language Understanding6
    ComputingIntroduction to Computer Vision6

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