Master of Science in Computer Science

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 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 general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, 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 supplemental application for computer science.A statement of background and goals.Three letters of recommendations from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in computer science.GRE (General) score