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V13 N1 Paper 4
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2019
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Are Universities Providing a Competitive and Relevant Graduate Education? An Evaluation of Professional Science Masters Programs
Jessica Bowen Rivenbark
Committee
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate Professional Science Masters (PSM) programs
across the United States by examining the internal processes followed which gather
employer input, develop and revise curriculum, and matriculate students into the
scientific workforce. What are universities doing to promote and sustain these programs?
Are students leaving the programs feeling marketable and confident? Are universities
collaborating with employers for the purposes of program improvement? The research
indicates that PSM programs are needed nationwide to sustain our scientific economy and
compete globally. Since implementation, data shows that these PSM programs are
effective and boosting the skills of the workforce. It is becoming more common practice
for institutions of higher education to utilize advisory boards, which include employers
and industry experts in decision making and ensure the employability of their students.
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Recommended Citation:
Rivenbark, J., Cummings, J, Patterson, L., Kline, D. (2019) Are Universities Providing a Competitive and Relevant Graduate Education? An Evaluation of Professional Science Masters Programs. Annals of the Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems at UNC Wilmington, 13(1) paper 4. http://csbapp.uncw.edu/data/mscsis/full.aspx.
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V13 N1 Paper 4
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Annals of the MS in Computer Science and Information Systems at
UNC Wilmington
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Spring 2019
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