Objectives

• Be sccessful in performing the duties of a computing-related position
  
• Be successful in completing an advanced degree program
• Work as individuals with minimum guidance and as leaders or members in teams
• Follow appropriate practices within a professional, legal, and ethical framework
• Maintain currency through self-learning or other professional. +

Student Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the program’s student outcomes and to the discipline 
• An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
• An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
• An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
• An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
• Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
• An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice. 
• An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices. 
• An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.