Master of Science in Computer Science

Combining in-depth study and real-world experience, the master’s degree in computer science at Towson University prepares you for the growing and changing field of information technology. The master’s in computer science provides a comprehensive curriculum with a solid scientific and technical foundation for pursuing either doctoral work or advanced positions in business, industry and government. Graduates find high-profile jobs as software developers, web developers, computer security analysts and e-commerce analysts. Computer science students put their knowledge and skills to work outside of the classroom in a wide variety of real-world internship opportunities with local employers and organizations. Graduate assistantships in the department are also available.

Students need to have completed a baccalaureate degree in computer science or a any other field and completion of one to three preparatory courses from among MATH 263, COSC 280, COSC 501, as determined by the graduate program director. They must possess an undergraduate GPA of 3.00 for full admission or 2.50 for conditional admission. All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60 credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study. International students must fulfill English language requirements by obtaining a score of 6.0 on IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 550 on written test or a total score of 79 on the iBT (Internet-based) test.