Basic full admission requirements into the program are consistent with the graduate studies policies already established by the University. They include:

• Verification of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• University application form
• Two personal reference forms
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
• No GMAT Required
• Students have to work as part of their academic requirements

Additional Requirements

• Verification of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
• A comprehensive and working knowledge of two programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, C and C++, etc.). Prefer at least two years of programming.
• Comprehensive mastery of an operating system (e.g., Windows), skills in navigating the Internet, using computer tools such as word processors, file and document processing, spreadsheets, etc.

Major Courses (36 units)

• Mathematical Methods
• Project Manangement
• Secured Systems
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Web Stack
• Cryptography
• Data Science
• Database Systems
• Operating Systems
• Software Engineering
• 2 elective courses from any of the lists below.
  
  

Computer Science Electives

• Programming Languages
• Foundations in Artificial Intelligence
• Distributed Systems
• Computer Networking
• Mobile Computing
• Other courses in CS

Business IT Electives

• Innovation & Technology
• Information Technology Management (ERP, CRM, and BI)
• Customer Relations Management
• Seminars/Special Topics in Knowledge Management
• Other Business courses 

Business Analysis Electives

• Big Data, Predictive Analytics, and Ethics
• Decision Models (Using Power BI & Excel)
• Visual Analytics (Using Tableau)
• Strategic AI for Modern Business: Principles and Practices
• Innovating with Intelligence: A Journey through AI, Design Thinking, and Critical Analysis
• Practical Machine Learning Applications for Business
• Innovating with Intelligence: A Journey through AI, Design Thinking, and Critical Analysis
• Practical Machine Learning Applications for Business

Having been established in the Silicon Valley for over 75 years, Jessup University has placed an emphasis on applying what a student learns over the course of their academic studies through internships during their junior or senior year as well as during their graduate studies. Our students benefit from these internships as it gives them an advantage when applying for graduate school or when beginning their careers upon graduation.

Internships are such a focus at Jessup that this past year, 87% of the students participated in an internship, many at Fortune 500 companies both in Sacramento and the Silicon Valley. We hope that when you are considering applying for a university to pursue your educational goals you also consider Jessup and how you could greatly benefit from participating in our internship program. Below you will find a list of companies our students have interned or have begun their careers at:

• SAP
• Oracle
• Technology (Google, Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, Hewlett Packard, Oracle, Facebook, Aerojet, Intuitive Networks, Prima Games, Inductive Automation, Solar City)
• Financial management (Northwestern Mutual, Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, CalPERS)
• Banking (Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Golden I Credit Union, Wells Fargo, Five Star Bank)
• Accounting/CPA (Deloite, Ernst & Young, Benn & Leman, State Auditor of California)
• Sales (Hilton Hotels Worldwide, Marriott Hotels, Enterprise Rent A Car)
• Mass media (Air 1 & K-LOVE national media network, KHTK Radio)
• Sports Marketing (NBA Team: Sacramento Kings, Peter Jacobsen Sports)
• Public Policy (California Governor’s office, Board of Equalization, within Assembly/Senate
  offices)
• Healthcare Administration (Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield)
  K-12 Teaching (Over 600 schools throughout the Northern California region)
• Higher Education (Numerous Top 100 Colleges and Universities)