1. M.S. in Computer Science for working adults

2. Why Greenville?
There is a demonstrated need for computer science degrees in Greenville based on data provided by:
Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. (courtesy of Greenville Chamber of Commerce)
2012 Riley Center Regional Study commissioned by UCG

3. 2015 Economic Modeling Specialists data (courtesy of GACOC)
SOC
Description
2015 Jobs
2026 Jobs
Change
% Change
Annual Openings
Regional Completions (2012)
Computer and Information Systems Managers
681
864
183
27% 26
316
Management Analysts
2,111
2,688
577 87
1,859
Computer and Information Research Scientists 12 20 8
67% 1
202
Computer Systems Analysts
1,245
1,635
390
31% 55
150
Information Security Analysts
254
313 59
23% 9
275
Computer Programmers
639
694 9% 22 61
Software Developers, Applications
1,110
1,492
382
34% 54
121
Software Developers, Systems Software
554
745
191 27
166
Web Developers
317
482
165
52%
Database Administrators
402
475 73
18% 16
115
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
1,585
1,790
205
13% 41
Computer Network Architects
246
306 60
24% 10
Computer User Support Specialists
2,012
2,437
425
21% 69
130
Computer Network Support Specialists
927
1,051
124 24
Computer Occupations, All Other
203
269 66
33%
375
Actuaries 25 2 8%
Mathematicians
<10
Insf. Data
149
Operations Research Analysts
103
168 65
63%
Statisticians
127
162 35
28% 6
Mathematical Technicians
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
Computer Hardware Engineers 90
109 19 4 43
Survey Researchers
197
Computer Operators
181
169
(12)
(7%)
12,850
15,934
3,084
494

4. 2012 Regional Study by Riley Center (courtesy of UCG)
What Degrees/Programs would you like to see offered in the Greenville Area?
Percent
Business
12.1%
Computer Science/IT
21.2%
Medical Administration
6.0%
Human Resource
Arts
15.1%
Other
39.6%

5. Why University Center of Greenville?
Location, location, location
Specialization in higher education delivery to working adults
Marketing
Classroom technology
Scheduling expertise
Staff support
Revenue

6. The Process What does the degree look like?
Work with the Budget Office and Office of the Provost to develop a viable financial model which includes expenses, up-front investments, revenue share model, etc.
Work with Office of the Provost to solicit other approvals (SAC-COC, CHE, BOT).
Work with UCG staff to begin marketing the program once approved.