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Five-Year B.S. in Computer Information Sciences/MBA Track Lamar University, USA

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$ 23,080 (US$ 23,080) a year

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Course summary

The B.S. in Computer Information Sciences Program can prepare a student to complete the first of the two years required to achieve an MBA program in the College of Business. Thus, a student can receive a B.S. in Computer Information Sciences and an MBA within five years after beginning of his/her study at Lamar. Seven courses from the the College of Business are required for the B.S. in Computer Information Sciences.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants who have attended foreign secondary schools must have their transcripts both translated and evaluated. Undergraduate admission will be based on the completion of a secondary education program certified by a professional evaluator to be equivalent to a United States high school diploma. International students who do not score at least a 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE) portion of the TOEFL will be required to take a placement exam upon arrival on campus before they will be allowed to register for classes. Students who score below a 5.5 on the writing section of the IELTS will also be required to take the placement exam. Those who score below the stated standards will be placed in an English writing class. Undergraduate students who have not previously earned university credit must take the Texas Higher Education Assessment. This academic based placement test is not part of the application and can be taken upon arrival at Lamar University. International students must prove that they have the financial resources to attend Lamar University. All international students are required to have health and accident insurance for themselves and all their dependent family members in the United States. The minimum TOEFL scores required for admission are : 500 for PBT, 196 for CBT, 61 for IBT. Undergraduate applicants must also produce a minimum SAT score of 800 (800 minimum for the combined score of the Critical Reading and Math sections) or a minimum ACT score of 19.

Lamar University accepts IELTS*

* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Lamar University

Department name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Computer Science

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Computer Science

Address

Lamar University
BEAUMONT
Texas
77710

Venue description

The department will offer an education that is highly regarded by students, colleagues, industry, and other universities for its quality in teaching and in pure and applied research. They recognize that computer science requires a solid foundation in fundamental principles in order to prepare graduates for continued learning and adaptation to the increasingly rapid changes likely to occur in information technology.

Telephone number

+1 409 880 8356

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Accommodation details are a variety of living arrangements and meal plans are available to students at one of the lowest rates among Texas universities. All undergraduate, full-time students with fewer than 24 earned credit hours are required to live on campus, provided space is available. Living in the residence halls where the student will meet new classmates, form study groups, and make friends, gives the student the chance to connect quickly. Each hall is unique in character. The residence hall staff work hard to create an atmosphere that is a balance of freedom and responsibility. Each hall has a director and a staff of resident assistants. These specially trained individuals have the experience and knowledge to help the student make the most of his/her life at LU. Individual Hall Councils plan and implement academic, social, cultural and athletic programs to enhance the on-campus living experience. The Residence Hall Association (RHA), a campus-wide association of all residents of Lamar residence halls, was established to foster cooperation among the individual halls and to give consideration to problems of mutual concern. The RHA Executive Council is composed of the hall presidents, vice presidents, and other elected representatives from the respective halls. For more information the student can request a housing packet electronically, by mail, or apply online. Lamar University, Department of Housing, P.O. Box 10041, Beaumont, Texas 77710, (409) 880-8550, Visit Cardinal Village online at Cardinal Village.

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