Computer Science, M.S. Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and analyze a complex business problem and decide whether or not it is amenable to a computer solution.
Demonstrate the ability to design a practical computer software system to solve a complex business problem.
Demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and integrate a family of computer programs that are correct, substantial, easy-to-use, efficient, and easily understood by other programmers.
Demonstrate the ability to test software systems for correct output.

Internship Assessment Survey, sent to employers by Computer Science (1-4)
Internship Assessment Survey, sent to employers by Career Services (1-4)
Comprehensive Examination (1-4)
University Alumni Survey (1-4)
Graduating M.S. Candidate Student Survey (1-4)
Capstone Project in CSCI 567 (1-3)

AAE updated October 2022

Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation
Swen Parson 316
aae@niu.edu