Students from India
The School of Computing at Shelby Hall Welcomes Graduate Students from India
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Information Systems - focused on Software Development
Each specialization has an optional complementary Information Assurance (IA) track for interested students.
The Computer Science specialization is for students interested in the theoretical
aspects of the discipline with an emphasis on the construction of system software
or the development of scientific applications using software engineering principles.
The IA Computer Science track concentrates on cyber security as it relates to data
and networks.
The Cybersecurity program is for students who are interested in learning how to manage, administer, and protect critical information infrastructures; defend organizations from emerging cybersecurity threats; and respond effectively to the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.
The Information Systems program is for students who are interested in software development. This is a workforce development option, with no research track.
The IA Information Systems track concentrates on security as it relates to business organizational issues.
- Cyber-Security, Information Security, Information Assurance, Risk Assessment
- Health Informatics
- Data Forensics, Network Security
- Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Real-Time Systems
- Algorithms, Software Engineering
- Graphics, Computational Geometry
- Software Tools, Software Architecture
- Trust in Computing, Human Computer Interface (HCI) Development
- Knowledge Hiding in Databases (KHD)
- Managerial & Behavioral Aspects of Information Technology Deployment and Use
- Multimedia Development & Technology Assimilation
- State-of-the-Art Equipment
- Cutting Edge Research Projects
- 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
- Competitive Cost Structure
- Small Class Sizes (average: 18)
- Student Internships and Cooperative Education Programs
Established in 1980
Bachelor’s Programs
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Health Informatics
Master’s Programs
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Cybersecurity
QuickFacts
- Accelerated Combined Program undergraduate and graduate programs combined
- Nationally Recognized
- First Computer Science program accredited in Alabama - 1988
- Information Systems curriculum is based on the national IS model
- Information Systems program accredited in 2005
- First U.S. institution accredited by ABET in all three program areas
Grants Received include:
- National Science Foundation
- US Election Assistance Commission
- Mentor Graphics
- Department of Education
- State of Alabama
- Department of Defense
- Mentor Graphics, Mobile, AL
- CGI,Inc.,Mobile,AL
- CPSI, Mobile, AL
- SSI, Mobile, AL
- Dell, Houston, TX
- WEST Corporation, Mobile, AL
- CSS, Inc., Mobile, AL
- Mobile County, Mobile, AL
- University of South Alabama, Mobile
- Aaron Oil Company, Mobile, AL
- AltaPointe Health Systems, Mobile, AL
- Wells Fargo Bank, Mobile, AL
- ThyssenKrupp Steel, Calvert, AL
- Microsoft, Seattle, WA
- IBM, Los Angeles, CA
- Genzeon Corporation, Exton,PA
Visit our Advisory Board to know more.
Based on excellence in Information Security teaching and research, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security designated USA a Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
Important Contact Information:
School of Computing
Phone: (251) 460-6390
Fax: (251) 460-7274
Mail:
School of Computing
150 Student Services Drive,
Suite 2101
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 36688
Office of International Admissions
Email: internationalservices@southalabama.edu
Phone: (251) 460-6050
Mail:
University of South Alabama
Office of International Services
Meisler Hall, Suite 2200
390 Alumni Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-0002