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Bachelor of Science in Informatics with Concentration in Social Media (STEM)

University at Albany - State University of New York

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 30,621/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1844

Total Students: 17,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1400 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12222, United States

Overview
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Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Informatics with Concentration in Social Media (STEM)

Program Overview

Create useful applications and solve practical data management problems with interdisciplinary skills in information technology and computer science taught in the bachelor's program in informatics.

Through team-based activities and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to store and retrieve data, employ emerging technologies, and build user-centered systems – all of which are embedded in the day-to-day operations of every organization.

From relational databases to client-based web technologies, and internal computer architecture to networking fundamentals, you'll be prepared to lead complex digital projects from start to finish.

Social Media
Choose courses like Introduction to Data Analytics: Seeking Information in Data with Computation, Current Topics in Social Media, Nonfiction Media Storytelling, Sociology of Culture, Mass Media.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,621 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University at Albany - State University of New York

CAD 16,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 70
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany	Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany Criteria: Awarded to incoming international students based on academic achievement and other qualifications as determined by the admissions committee; renewable with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and full-time enrollment while paying out-of-state tuition LINK: https://www.albany.edu/international-admissions/apply-international-undergraduate-student#scholarships	Global Excellence Scholarships – University at Albany Amount: Up to $20,500 per year for first-year applicants (maximum $82,000 over four years); up to $9,500 for select transfer students PG Up to 5,000 USD

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.