1. MS Applied CS: New Directions MSACS Program Evolution: New Directions

2. MS Applied CS: New Directions New directions for the MSACS: Internationalization and globalization Bio-Informatics and Bio-Medical Devices Computer Game Design and Theory

3. MS Applied CS: New Directions One of our institutional goals is to develop as an international university. Not precisely defined, open for interpretation by colleges and programs. The careers of our CS students and graduates are clearly affected by the trends in the global economy.

4. MS Applied CS: New Directions INTERNATIONALIZATION AND PROGRAM BREADTH INITIATIVE This initiative focuses on broadening our student's education, and joining the universities’ movement toward internationalizing our degree programs. Knowledge of internationalization and the relationship of computing to business and the global economy can benefit our students academically, and in their understanding of the relationship of computing to broader society.

5. MS Applied CS: New Directions Two new 1-hour courses are being created that will replace an optional special topics course. Strategic Computing: covering the relationship of computing to the business enterprise, emphasizing the role of computing as a critical resource and competitive advantage. Computing in the Global Economy: discussing the relationships between the international and global economy, computer science, and the computing industry, to include a discussion of outsourcing and off-shoring and the latest surveys and statistics from the Computing Research Association.

6. MS Applied CS: New Directions These two new 1-hour courses are a way for us to explore how our MSACS program can evolve. This is a conservative “first-step” into an area in which we traditionally do not offer coursework, that does not detract from our core competency and mission to teach graduate computer science First Offering: these courses will be taught as a seminar/discussion-group course, with readings, discussion, and research-paper assignments.

7. MS Applied CS: New Directions Possible eight-hour “international program” option. By adding the two new one-hour courses with the existing six hours of applied studies, a student may optionally create an 8-hour concentration. This creates the framework for a possible study-abroad program or other synergistic initiatives.

8. MS Applied CS: New Directions Other MSACS program developments: New courses in: Bio-Informatics, to be taught by a new faculty member, Ying Xie. Bio-Medical devices: the application of embedded technologies to biological and medical domains. Game Design and Game Theory –The computer game industry is larger than the entire motion-picture industry. –Requires advanced knowledge of many CS areas: graphics, A.I., SW-Engineering, etc.

9. MS Applied CS: New Directions Increased Program Breadth: The new courses in Bio-Informatics, Bio-Medical devices, and Game Design and Game Theory allow the MSACS to broaden its scope. Appeal to additional students with wider range of interest. MSACS remains “cutting-edge”. All current courses and knowledge- domains remain. Creates our first true MSACS program electives.