Master of Science in Computer Science

The Master of Science degree is designed for those wishing to improve their professional competence or to prepare for work towards a doctoral degree. This degree program requires 24 semester hours of courses and 6 semester hours toward completion of a thesis. A non-thesis option requires 33 semester hours of courses. Students pursuing the non-thesis option must pass an oral comprehensive examination.A student must declare thesis or non-thesis program by the end of the second semester of study in the OU CS Master's program.If you have a passion for technology, coding, and exploring the possibilities of the digital world, pursuing a degree in computer science allows you to indulge in your interests while building a rewarding and fulfilling career.Given the breadth of today’s technological advances, our degrees offer students a pathway to multiple possibilities including educational technology, artificial intelligence and robotics, data mining, data and wireless networks, computer security, programming and software engineering, and computational science and theory.From internationally recognized faculty to research partnering with private and public sector companies, the School of Computer Science allows students to be on the front lines of technology today and tomorrow.

Official high school transcript that reflects at least six semesters of work completed and includes your GPA computed on an unweighted 4.0 scale and your class rank.Test scores, either self-reported or official test scores sent to us through ACT and/or The College Board. Your test scores may also be included on your official high school transcript. Letter(s) of recommendation, Official copies of any AP or CLEP test scores.