Master of Science in Computer Science - Security and Privacy

For the M.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics concentration and Security and Privacy concentration are available. The M.S. degree program in computer science provides students with advanced training in the fundamental principles and processes of computation. Graduate laboratory, research, and teaching assistantships are available to graduate students. The computer science department accepts applications for the M.S. program each semester with the general deadlines applying. However, in order to be considered for graduate assistantships, applicants must have all application materials in by February 15 for fall semester and by August 15 for spring semester. The program focuses intensively on the technical aspects of software and hardware related to computer science, data science, cyber-security and other topics. Research in Computer Science at Georgia State is classified as “R1: Doctoral Universities” for having the highest research activity by Carnegie classification. Our faculty have won six National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER awards and one NSF CRII award, and have received research grants from a variety of other funding agencies, including the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In addition to the online graduate application, the Department of Computer Science has the following requirements:A baccalaureate degree in computer science or equivalent. While we welcome capable students with non-computer-science degrees, they may need some foundation courses.A statement of background and goals.Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in computer science. Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency