2014-2015 Grad School of Computer and Information Sciences Viewbook

4 | www.scis.nova.edu Deans Message Thank you for your interest in the Nova Southeastern University Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. For more than 25 years, our focused, flexible programs in the industry’s most sought after fields have helped students reach their full potential. We are a unique graduate school with renowned faculty members and an alumni network of more than 4,000 working together to ensure your success. Earning a graduate degree in one of our eight programs requires dedication and ambition. Inside these pages, you will meet some of our accomplished alumni and read about what made their pursuit of graduate degrees worthwhile. You will discover the lessons they learned, the challenges they faced, and the advantages they gained. You will also read about how they benefitted from our flexible program formats, which allowed them to complete their degrees and move forward without interrupting their lives and careers. The world today is in an era of rapid technological growth, and each new day brings demands for increased proficiencies of those in the computer and information technology professions. Each new day also brings opportunities to learn and grow within the field and to change the way we live and work. We are here to welcome you, support you, and help you create opportunities for your future success. I am proud to say that I am a Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences alumnus, and I invite you to join me in our community. Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D. Dean and Associate Professor Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Nova Southeastern University Welcome