Overview
Computer science students at Mines will become effective in communicating and operating in a team environment and will gain exposure to many different software languages, technologies, and platforms. The hands-on and immersive experience is at the heart of the computer science program at South Dakota Mines.
Students majoring in the Computer Science program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology gain exposure to robotics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, cybersecurity, virtual reality, data science, and application development.
Students prepare for these roles: software developer, software engineer, data scientist, data analyst, software tester, security analyst, and application developer.
Careers
Opportunities or Roles
- Artificial Intelligence (Al)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Computer Scientist
- Data Scientist or Data Engineer
- Database Administrator
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Information Security Analyst
- Information Assurance and Cryptography
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Mobile Application Development
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Survey of Computer Science
- Test-Driven Software Development
- Digital Systems/Lab
- Composition
- Calculus
- Software Engineering and Design
- Database Management Systems
- Probability and Statistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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No deadline for admission. However, all international applicants should submit their documents at least three months prior to the start of the semester.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mathematics Applied Mathematics Computer Sciences View 910 other Bachelors in Applied Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application and the State of South Dakota application fee of $20.00.
- Academic credentials (translated into English). This includes high school transcripts and transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended.
- English proficiency
- SAT or ACT scores - Math sub-scores should be a minimum of 520 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT. If the SAT or ACT is not readily available in your country, alternatives will be considered.
- Evaluation of academic credentials may be required- Check with the Ivanhoe International Center first before sending documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
14860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14860 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
14860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14860 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
10440 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10440 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Rapid City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.