Master of Science in Computer Science with Concentration in Distributed Systems (Non-Thesis) (STEM)

at Troy University - Troy Campus USA

Do you enjoy science and have a heart for helping others but just aren’t sure what aspect of the medical field is the right path for you? TROY’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science will provide you with training and options that can open a multitude of opportunities for future careers in the medical profession.

Within TROY’s applied health science program, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on four areas of knowledge and skill. The core of the program—based within the study of nursing—will create a firm foundation for any future health-related field you choose to enter. You may also choose to learn and explore within the applied health science program’s three other concentrations in the areas of communication, nutrition and humanities to further develop your area of interest in the medical profession. An additional option, as you work your way through the program, will be to pursue a degree in nursing by applying to the nursing school with the proper GPA and required course completion.

Prepared for success
Led by skilled and knowledgeable faculty members, your course work within all four areas of study will ready you for a career focused on people’s health—whether you teach in an agency, work in an office or serve the public in hospitals and clinics. Your coursework will not only teach you about human anatomy and psychology, but you’ll also learn ways to communicate professionally and effectively within different environments and conditions. Your time will also be spent learning aspects of nutrition and health behavior, as well as sharpening your knowledge and understanding of human behavior and the importance of ethics within the health sciences industry.

 The computer science program provides students with a curriculum in the key domains of computer science at undergraduate and graduate levels. These programs provide students with computer science knowledge and skills while preparing them for careers in computer technology and for advanced study in graduate courses. Whether joining the workforce or continuing on to graduate studies, the TROY computer science program can help you realize your full potential.

Students in this program have the opportunity to work on individual and team projects that include game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualizations and more. Students in the computer science undergraduate and graduate programs benefit from small classes and an active Computer Science Club, a student organization that hosts weekly seminars, study sessions and many other activities.

TROY’s undergraduate curriculum is centered in the latest technological advances taught by a caring and highly qualified faculty. Students work on individual and team projects, focusing on game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualization, Teensy Board Programming and database accessing applications to name a few.

As you work toward earning your bachelor’s in mathematics, you’ll find yourself a part of a close-knit family of scholars and mathematicians within TROY’s Department of Mathematics. You’ll find that within many of your math courses, you’ll enjoy small class sizes—all of which are  taught by caring and dedicated faculty members. Through your coursework, you will continue to grow in your understanding of mathematics and have the opportunities to pursue the topics of study that appeal to you the most.

At TROY, you’ll be provided with individual attention and sound instruction that promotes investigation, discovery, use of technology, research and tools for life-long learning. Whether you are planning to pursue a graduate-level degree or to begin a successful career in mathematical, scientific, educational, surveying or technological fields, the training you receive at TROY will prepare you for your next step.

The computer science degree program provides students with a curriculum in the key domains of computer science. The program equips students with computer science knowledge and skills while preparing them for careers in computer technology and for advanced study in graduate courses.

Whether joining the workforce or continuing on to graduate studies, the TROY computer science program can help you realize your full potential.

Students in this TROY program have the option to learn in a classroom, online or in a blended program.

TROY’s undergraduate curriculum is centered on the latest technological advances and taught by a caring and highly qualified faculty. Students work on individual and team projects, focusing on game design, cell phone apps, web applications, visualization, Teensy Board Programming and database accessing applications, to name a few.

Students in the computer science undergraduate program benefit from small classes and an active Computer Science Club, a student organization that hosts weekly seminars, study sessions and many other activities.

The enormous growth of current and emerging technologies has generated a need for graduates with computer science degrees. Students graduating from Troy University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are prepared to work in a wide range of computing roles such as software engineers, system analysts, computer system designers or computer programmers.

A great number of career opportunities fall under the “hospitality” umbrella— the majority of which are found outside of the traditional hotel and restaurant industries. Whether you’re traveling the world on cruise ships, working with incredible chefs, athletes and entertainers or working behind the scenes to help create magical experiences for people of all ages, your hospitality management degree from TROY will help prepare you for excellence. Every day is different in the hospitality industry, and coming to work is often fun, invigorating, and exciting.

At TROY, you’ll be taught and mentored by faculty members who are dedicated to seeing you excel in this dynamic, ever-changing industry. TROY’s Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management faculty and staff are dedicated to seeing you excel in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Whether studying in class or online, you’ll have access to professors who take the time to get to know you, your interests and learning styles. Once you’ve fostered these academic connections, you’ll not only have gained valuable knowledge about hospitality management, but you’ll also have developed strong relationships with mentor professors who make themselves available for advice from subject matter to career development.

Preparing you for a career you’ll love
TROY’s hospitality management program provides you with courses designed to give you an overview of the industry as well as hands-on learning opportunities. For example, in TROY’s hotel management course, you’ll shadow different areas of local hotels to experience what happens within different departments, and in your restaurant management course, you’ll work in groups to create a restaurant concept that looks at everything from layout and décor to menu design and menu development.

Your course work will also prepare you to work with diverse groups, strengthen your written and oral communication skills as well as your organizational and leadership skills. You’ll also be given opportunities to obtain certifications such as the Cvent Management Certification, which would improve your resume’s competitiveness.

Whether you decide to pursue this program’s thesis or non-thesis tracks in general criminal justice or security studies, the purpose of TROY’s master’s in criminal justice is to broaden and enhance your ability to understand, analyze and evaluate issues that confront the American criminal justice system. Through your courses, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable and dedicated faculty members who will help you better understand decisions made by the U.S. Supreme Court as well as analyze criminal law, criminal justice organizations and the effectiveness of various crime control policies.

Prepare for a bright future
Whether you intend to climb the ranks in local, regional or national law enforcement or teach criminal justice on a collegiate level, this TROY master’s degree program will help prepare you for your next career move. The program is designed to equip you to fulfill a need in American society for professional law enforcement personnel and competent criminal justice administrators. You’ll be provided with educational programs that will help further develop your problem solving skills in ways that will help prepare you to address issues that arise in the dynamic and evolving criminal justice field. Your instructors will help prepare you to identify and develop alternative solutions to problems that confront the modern criminal justice system based on your knowledge of current theories and concepts. As you dive deeper into your studies, you’ll become better equipped with the knowledge you’ll need to receive a terminal degree in criminal justice, criminology and related fields.

The mission of the Master of Accountancy program is to prepare students for careers with increasing professional and managerial responsibility in public accounting, government, and industry, as well as prepare students for admission to accounting Ph.D. programs. To achieve this, the program will focus on the development of specialized functional accounting knowledge; effective research and communication skills; using technology appropriate for the accounting profession; objectivity, integrity, and ethical behavior; and effective critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

To become licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Alabama and most other jurisdictions, students must complete additional educational requirements beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students can satisfy these requirements through our Master of Accountancy program.

The Master of Science Graduate Program in Environmental and Biological Sciences is designed to broaden the student's perspective and provide skills and knowledge for understanding and solving problems in the environmental and biological sciences. The program teaches students the direct and indirect economic, social, and political contributions of the environmental and biological sciences. The program underscores the interdisciplinary and cooperative nature of environmental and biological issues. This program teaches students how to manage conflicts and emphasizes the importance of effectively communicating with the private and public sectors, regulatory agencies, interest groups, and communities. The Program objectives are listed below:

• To demonstrate the pivotal role of the environmental and biological sciences in understanding and addressing environmental, ecological, medical, agricultural and policy-related issues.
• To promote the professional development of students for entry and advancement in the private and public sectors as scientists, educators, administrators or managers.
• To provide students with the necessary skills for performing research, reviewing and evaluating regulatory guidelines and writing professional documents.
• To foster an understanding and appreciation of the role of values and ethics in research, management and institutional performance.
• To strengthen the academic foundations of students seeking entry into professional schools and into doctoral programs at graduate schools.
• To provide teachers with opportunities for advancement and to broaden and update their knowledge in order to enrich the classroom experience of their students.

A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Global Business with a concentration in general business provides a broad overview of business within the context of a global business culture. It offers you an opportunity to obtain proficiency in management concepts, skills and techniques, particularly as applied to strategic business efforts.

What is General Business?
This general business concentration focuses on developing the skills needed to operate a business. Success involves developing a foundational understanding of how to manage an organization’s day-to-day operations. General business gives you the flexibility to pursue a broad base of courses to develop in-depth knowledge of a complementary field of interest and to tailor your program to fit your individual needs.

What Can You Do With a General Business Degree?
This general business BSBA prepares you for roles with varied managerial responsibilities in business, government, the military and nonprofit organizations, both in the U.S. and internationally. Opportunities lie primarily in general management, office systems, operations, production management, quality control, customer service, retail management and sales. This degree also prepares you for admission to graduate programs in business and law.

Faculty members are highly qualified and possess diverse academic and business backgrounds. Because our faculty members have real-world experience, course instruction focuses not only on vital concepts but also on practical application of these concepts.

In the BSBA in Global Business with a concentration in general business, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and characteristics necessary to understand and cope with the challenges faced by business and organizational leaders in a dynamic, global workplace. The curriculum is highly relevant to the needs of students and the requirements of their employers. TROY’s curriculum and highly qualified faculty provide students with the foundation to become successful leaders in business, industry and government.

This program will prepare you to work with individuals with disabilities in both public and private organizations. Led by experienced and knowledgeable faculty members within TROY’s Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation and Interpreter Training, your courses will equip you with the skills and understanding necessary for your chosen rehabilitation-related career. You’ll also grow as an advocate as you learn about community inclusion and integration.

In today’s society, the number of people with disabilities continues to grow. Because of this, there is a growing demand for rehabilitation professionals and other workers who provide services to people with disabilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic’s (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, physical therapists are among the fastest growing occupations in the nation with more than a 22 percent growth rate projected from 2018-2028.

That growth isn’t only felt in the physical therapy field—other rehabilitation-related occupations are expected to grow rapidly, as well. The BLS projects there will be a 22 percent growth rate among professions such as mental health counseling, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and substance abuse counseling.