Masters of Science Cloud Computing Program

School of Business, Economics, & Technology – Campbellsville University

In today’s society of emerging technologies, cloud computing is redefining technology. Cloud computing allows users to process their data away from the originating device, so that information, such as data, video, images, and email can be accessed remotely from any virtual space or cloud when needed. Information can be accessed on multiple devices, and can be public, private, or even hybrid. Cloud services can include Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. (IaaS), among others.

Students in this program will learn how to implement cloud computing in organizations. They will understand the concepts of cloud computing in practical terms, so that they can leverage cloud services and provide value to their businesses through moving information to the cloud. The Master of Science in Cloud Computing is a STEM program.

The mission of the MSCC program is to prepare students as Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship by linking discovery research to knowledge and practical application in the workplace, to foster active participation in a diverse global society, and prepare students for further study at the doctoral level.

The goals of the School of Business Economics and Technology include offering programs on the cutting edge of Information Technology. This program fits well with the existing Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM), Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA), Master of Management in Leadership (MML), and Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS).

Master of Science in Cloud Computing is now offered to be completed Online. Visit M.S. in Cloud Computing Online for more information.

This program is consistent with the mission of Campbellsville University – the university prepares Christian servant leaders for life-long learning, continued scholarship, and active participation in a diverse, global society and to model servant leadership and effective stewardship.

The MS in Cloud Computing will fulfill the following program goals:

• Provide a broad academic and practical literacy in computer science with relevance in cloud computing, so that students are able to understand the cloud and how it works.
• Describe cloud models and services, so that students are able to evaluate cloud deployment models and cloud services models.
• Incorporate key technology methods and tools in cloud computing to enable students to understand how to make the best decisions for deployment and to apply solutions to practical business problems.
• Employ cutting-edge technologies in order for students to evaluate and select the best cloud services providers.

The specific learning outcomes are as follows:

1. Students will be able to formulate a well-developed problem-solving cloud computing solution that clearly demonstrates an understanding of end user requirements.
2. Students will be able to critique the opportunities and challenges associated with a rapidly advancing technological society and apply advanced cloud computing theories that will address existing business needs.
3. Students will be able to evaluate compliance issues and build a set of best practices addressing specific cloud computing problems.
4. Students will be able to constructively build and present an effective project that will illustrate a current technical problem, offer potential solutions, and provide a single set of recommendations.
5. Students will be able to construct coherent form of narrative, expository, and persuasive presentation used to engage and justify a set of potential solutions.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree with an acceptable grade point average (2.5 overall or 2.6 last 60 hours) from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• An official transcript with the baccalaureate degree posted and mailed directly by the registrar from the college or university that granted the undergraduate degree must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Official transcripts must be submitted from all institutions that the student has received credit for work completed toward the undergraduate degree.
• A completed application for Admission form with a $50 check for the nonrefundable application fee made payable to Campbellsville University.
• Three letters of reference must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions. One must be a professional reference.
• International applicants whose primary language is not English and who are not a graduate of a college or university in the U.S. must submit a score of 79-80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL exam; Duolingo of 100; IELTS of 6.0; Pearson score of at least 53; or earn at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. with a minimum of 6 hours.
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• An official certified independent evaluation by WES of work done at foreign institutions must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions prior to full acceptance into the program.
• International students who do not hold a permanent resident visa in the United States must submit evidence of financial support before an I-20 form can be processed.
• A completed resume and an essay that includes a statement of professional goals must be sent to the School of Business. Economics, and Technology.

The School of Business, Economics, and Technology will inform the applicant of the status of the application, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to be certain that all necessary documents are on file by published deadlines for admission. Under exceptional circumstances, students may be accepted to the program on a conditional basis and allowed to enroll for a maximum of six credit hours of coursework prior to full completion of the application file. A letter from the academic dean must confirm admission. A student will not be allowed to register for a second session until the application file is complete.

Prerequisite requirements for admission to the program:

• Work experience in the area of IT, engineering, or computer science or an earned Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the area of IT, engineering, or computer science

In order to graduate the students must complete the 30-hours requirement with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no more than two C’s.

Course Descriptions