Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science / Master of Science in Computer Science

The mission of the program is twofold to provide students with a strong foundation in the theory and practice of computer science in order to help them develop into knowledgeable responsible professionals and lifelong learners, able to create and implement the latest computing technologies for the betterment of society; and to develop independent thinkers who can provide leadership in the computing industry or academia, and who will have deep insights into the fundamentals of computer science, a broad perspective in the established and emerging fields of computing, and expertise in fields of their choice. The combined degree program in computer science provides outstanding CSC students at Hofstra an opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree within approximately five years. Among the 30 semester hours of required graduate-level courses, 12 semester hours, to be taken when the qualified undergraduate student has attained senior standing, can be used toward both the BA and MS degrees.

Secondary school transcript: Your complete 9, 10, and 11th grade transcript and official translation in English, or any national exam or government certificates earned.TOEFL, internet-based-TOEFL (IBT) - Score of 80 or higherIELTS - 6.5 or higher