Master of Science in Computer Science

The flagship degree is the Ph.D. in Computer Science, which prepares students for leadership positions in academia, industry research labs, and government. Alternatively, the master's degree program offers the Master of Science (thesis) and the Master of Computer Science (non-thesis, available via either distance learning or on-campus enrollment). There is also a Master of Computer Networking degree provided jointly through the Computer Science and the Electrical and Computer Engineering departments (see Computer Networking). Our graduate students also benefit from access to specialized career services. This includes the Corporate & Career Services suite, with opportunities for on-campus interviews, small group career workshops, virtual practice interviews, and individual career advising.The Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science is a research-oriented degree. The MS with thesis degree has two components: completion of a designated curriculum, and completion and defense of a thesis that describes original research.

To be considered for admission in full graduate standing, an applicant must have a four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university as determined by a regional or general accrediting agency and must have at least a “B” (3.000/4.000) average in the undergraduate major or in the latest graduate degree program.