Master of Science program is designed for individuals considering a career in computer science that requires research skills and rigorous training, but who are unsure if they are ready to commit to a Ph.D. program. The coursework is identical to that offered to our Ph.D. students. The MS Degree Requirements page details all of the information on degree requirements, but in summary, our graduate students receive the training and are expected to develop a mastery of their field and gain a broad familiarity with their discipline by the time they graduate. Admission criteria are similar to those of the Ph.D. program. Students completing the non-thesis option must complete 30 credits of coursework, comprehensive examinations, and complete a scholarly paper. Students following the thesis option must complete 24 credits of coursework, and 6 credits of master's thesis research. The CMSC MS degree is available only to students enrolled in the PhD program. The MS program typically takes two years. However, UMD Computer Science undergraduates eligible for our Combined BSMS program may finish the program in one year.

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