Christian Brothers University, Masters in Computer and Information Science
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025(Enrolled 2022)What Students Say
Likes
- Proffesors were friendly and guided althrough my masters program very good.
- Management helped processing in all kind of USCIS application process like opt and stem opt very efficiently .
- CBU degree has helped lot of students to pursue their carrrier post masters .
Dislikes
- No dislikes about the university from my side but these are the some dislikes only few people say .
- Accreditation Probation: In late 2023, SACSCOC placed CBU on probation for financial responsibility and governance, causing student anxiety about future academics and athletics.
- Budget Cuts & Layoffs: Significant budget cuts led to faculty layoffs (around 30) and elimination of non-faculty positions, impacting morale and program availability.
Course Curriculum
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- The difficulty level of my course curriculum is like 7/10 if you ask me.
- It was theoretical, practical, and a mix of both. My course was Computer Information Systems.
- The positive aspect is that it offers various information and subjects that are quite helpful in the IT industry.
- If you ask me the negative aspect, I could not find many, but yeah, subjects like cyber security and operations research stand out be little difficult for me.
- The average number of students was 25 to 30 in my class.
- Indian students were like 25 enrolled in my course, I guess. I am not sure.
Admission Experience
- I have applied to not many colleges, but I applied for three. I have received admission from CBU quickly, and I have admission from Florida University too, but I have chosen CBU, and I believe I made the best choice opting for CBU. I have not received any rejections, though from the other college I have applied but these Universities were the first ones which I got admissions into, so I chose CBU.
- I have applied to not many colleges, but I applied for three. I have received admission from CBU quickly, and I have admission from Florida University too, but I have chosen CBU, and I believe I made the best choice opting for CBU. I have not received any rejections, though from the other college I have applied but these Universities were the first ones which I got admissions into, so I chose CBU.
- I applied to the summer intake. Not many factors, just that specific intake suited me at that particular time.
- I think it didn't take much time for the admission. I think it's probably a two to three-month period, and sometimes you may get approved soon, too.
- But yeah, coming in the summer intake might get benefits with the weather and climate conditions for the international students, especially from countries like India, which suit them.
Faculty
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- I don't know the exact number in to student-to-faculty ratio, but yeah, I can say that there was enough faculty for the students in my course.
- The teaching methodology was very nice and friendly for me, and the approach was positive; the respective professors were so understanding and helpful with finishing my course.
- No, not the faculty members helped in part-time time but yeah, you can find n number of part-time jobs here in Memphis, Tennessee, which helps the students a lot.
- I admire our dean, Daniel s harper, and Ashley Worthington. I think they don't need any particular reason for them to stand out. Each &every student admires them, especially the ones who graduate from CBU like me.
Campus Life
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- My college has different blocks. Our main campus is located in Memphis, Tennessee, on East Parkway Road.
- Yeah, we have a library, sports facilities, and medical services too at our university.
- I can not name them cause I don't remember the names, but I do know that the major campus festivals, clubs, and popular events are held often.
- The extracurricular activities are a lot like cultural events, etc.
Part Time Jobs
- I did not work any on-campus jobs, but yeah, there are various on-campus jobs available for students, which is 20 hrs per week. I don't know the exact pay rate.
- The other on-campus jobs are available for students, like working in the kitchens, food, gyms, and other on-campus positions.
- The maximum hours of work on campus are 20 to 30 hours per week mostly.
- It's easy to secure campus part-time jobs if you are really looking for one .
- Students can make from 13/hr to 14 or 15 in part-time jobs. It's not that difficult for the students to secure part-time employment while studying here in Memphis, Tennessee. The usual process is to apply through the references and always have a healthy communication with a different set of people and friends, build the circle, and try to have healthy friendships and communications with people so which will help a lot.
Placement
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- 60 % of the graduating batch secures employment within 6 months of completing their course
- The average salary range that most students in our program can expect to earn is around 120k to 150k dollars per annum.
- Students usually find their jobs through LinkedIn, campus recruitment, internships, networking, or online job portals.
- They have been placed in big tech companies in a data engineer and developer roles mostly.
- Most of the major companies hire graduates from my program
Accommodation
Off Campus
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- I found my accommodation with the help of the seniors initially. I opted for off-campus accommodation, which is shared.
- We can still find through groups, too
- My monthly rent in the good apartment is shared with most of the amenities, where from 350$ and last to 400$.
- I did not face any challenges, and I hope it is the same for everyone here.
- Yeah, based on my experience, I will suggest any off-campus or on-campus accommodation, but if you choose off-campus, there are n number of options for the students . Indian students stay all over Memphis. Most of them are located near the universities. Not too far.
Exams
- At that period in 2022, they were only asking for one or two English proficiency tests for my university, like IELTS, TOEFL.
- Yeah, documents like a statement of purpose, CV are needed to complete the admission process at our university.
- No, the interview is not part of my application process. It is not conducted or included in my admission decision.
Fees
- The estimated tuition fee is like 11000 for 12 months.
- And the insurance is 3500, which will be added to your monthly installments if you choose a plan.
- My monthly expenses are like 2000 to 2500$ on average for the monthly installment for university and my accommodation, and basic expenses. I used to love off-campus, not on campus. My transportation and other regular expenses were a bit high because I am a high-spending guy, actually. For an average student, 2500 $ or 3000$ monthly can cover everything here in Memphis, TN, including your university fees.
Scholarship
- I did not receive any scholarships
- But some of my friends have got the scholarships
- I don't know the amount exactly, but yeah, I have heard that some of the batchmates have been placed and got the scholarships too.
- I don't know how many students on average receive scholarships each year, but yeah, you get awarded with a good amount if you get the scholarship.
