Your Pathway to a UNO Degree.
Fast-track your education with UNO's accelerated master's track program for Bennett University students. Complete your undergraduate degree while earning credits towards a master's at UNO, setting the stage for a successful career ahead. Discover how you can achieve more in less time with UNO.
How it works
- Complete your Undergraduate (Bachelor's) Degree: Finish your undergraduate studies at UNO. Bennett University will confer your degree using the coursework you complete while at UNO.
- Dual Level Courses: During your last semester, you'll take courses that count towards both your undergraduate degree and our master's program while attending UNO. This dual-level approach allows you to accelerate your path to a master's degree without compromising on academic rigor.
- Accelerated Master's Degree: Upon completion of your undergraduate program and the dual-level courses at UNO, you can transition into our accelerated master's track. This means you can earn a master's degree in a shorter timeframe, saving both time and tuition costs.
Get Started Today
- Contact your Bennett University advisor about the program
- Your advisor should nominate you for the program using the approved nomination form
- Apply as a visiting student to UNO with the link you are provided upon nomination
- Include the UNO certificate of English Proficiency completed by your home institution
- Submit your Bennett transcripts
- Provide financial documentation for visa purposes
Nomination Deadlines
- Fall Semester (August - December): May 1
- Spring Semester (January - May): June 1
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester (August - December): July 1
- Spring Semester (January - May): November 1
Course Details
As you prepare for your transition to UNO, please ensure you complete the list of courses below while at Bennett University. Doing so will help you stay on track for your accelerated master's degree at UNO.
| Bennett Course | |
| Complete all prior to arriving to UNO | |
| CSET 101 | Computational Thinking and Programming |
| CSET 106 | Discrete Mathematical Structures |
| CEST 202 | Automata Theory and Computability |
| CEST 302 | Data Structures Using C++ |
| CEST 105 | Digital Design |
You may take up to 9 credit hours (3 courses) of dual-level courses and will receive guidance from UNO College of Information Science & Technology on course enrollment.
| UNO Dual-Level Course Options | |
| Select 3 Courses from the list below | |
| CSCI 4010/8016 | Introduction to the Theory of Recursive Functions |
| CSCI 4150/8156 | Graph Theory & Application |
| CSCI 4250/8256 | Human Computer Interaction |
| CSCI 4260/8266 | User Experience Design |
| CSCI 4200/8206 | Numerical Methods |
| CSCI 4300/8306 | Deterministic Operations Research Models |
| CSCI 4360/8366 | Foundations of Cybersecurity |
| CYBR 4430/8436 | Quantum Computing and Cryptography |
| CSCI 4450/8456 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence |
| CSCI 4470/8476 | Pattern Recognition |
| CSCI 4480/8486 | Algorithms for Robotics |
| CSCI 4500/8506 | Operating Systems |
| CSCI 4620/8626 | Computer Graphics |
| CSCI 4650/8656 | Introduction to Cloud Computing |
| CSCI 4830/8836 | Introduction Software Engineering |
| CSCI 4850/8856 | Database Management Systems |
| CSCI 4980/8986 | Topics in Computer Science |
Prepare for Your Master's Degree
Connect with a UNO CIST advisor early to discuss and receive guidance on the master's degree application process and requirements.
Master's Degree Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester (August - December): July 1
- Spring Semester (January - May): November 1
Master's Degree Application Requirements
- Online application
- Application fee
- Resume
- Final transcripts from Bennett University
- Proof of English Proficiency
Successful completion of the dual-level courses will count toward your master's degree, accelerating the time to degree and getting you into a career field faster.
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