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Build practical key skills to excel in the fast-changing software and data science field with an established leader in software education.
Two Missions, One Belief
Learn how Dr. Manjeet Rege and Jote Taddese are expanding access to education by advancing AI education at the University of St. Thomas while supporting global learning initiatives that equip future innovators with the tools to succeed.
Graduate Programs in Software, part of the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was founded in 1985, and is one of the most respected, largest, and longest running software engineering programs of its kind in the U.S. As a leader in software education, we were recently ranked in Fortune Magazine for Best MS in Data Science.*
Join the over 4,000 alumni from 39 states and 14 countries with graduate courses built for immediate career value:
- Built for working professionals, you can earn your degree at your own pace - we offer in-person, online, and hybrid courses. With evening classes and three starts a year - spring, summer, and fall - you can begin when you are ready.
- Our reputable programs provide graduate students with a high-quality, dynamic education that integrates software technologies into workplace solutions, offering immediate career value and a strong foundation for the future.
- Our innovative curriculum is continually updated, based on the changing needs of the industry. You will learn state-of-the-art technology skills taught by faculty with extensive industry experience.
- We offer countless opportunities for research, networking, and job placement. St. Thomas has deep connections with the software and technology community. Many of the school's alumni work for Twin Cities-based economic drivers, such as 3M, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Cargill, Mayo Clinic and Target.
- No GRE/GMAT - we are interested in you, not an entrance exam.
If you want to advance your career, or start a new career path in software, artificial intelligence, data science or information technology, we have a graduate program for you. With nearly 40 electives, four master’s degrees, and eight graduate certificates, you can tailor your education to your interests.
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In the News: John Abraham on Why Minnesota’s Weather Is Changing
John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio to discuss extreme weather, climate change and renewable energy. He explained how climate change is driving more frequent and intense swings between heat, drought and heavy rainfall, compared the climate system to a freight train that takes… The post In the News: John Abraham on Why Minnesota’s Weather Is Changing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Experts Deliver Talks on AI
Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to Minnesota industry leaders about artificial intelligence. Rege also collaborated with Jena Zangs, St. Thomas’ chief data and AI officer, to present at two Gartner Leadership Summits. Rege spoke to senior executives at the Kraus-Anderson AI Symposium, where… The post St. Thomas Experts Deliver Talks on AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Wildfires
John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the extreme weather conditions fueling wildfires in northern Minnesota. Abraham explained how rising temperatures and prolonged dry conditions linked to climate change are contributing to larger, longer-lasting fires and discussed why communities must adapt to a changing… The post In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Wildfires appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Engineering Becomes a College as It Marks 40 Years
Asked to explain the 40-year history of engineering education at the University of St. Thomas, Don Weinkauf, who has served as Engineering dean since 2008, starts with the unexpected. “We taught our first engineering courses in a strip mall in Chaska,” Weinkauf said from his office overlooking the neatly manicured south quad outside O’Shaughnessy Science… The post St. Thomas Engineering Becomes a College as It Marks 40 Years appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.