Master of Science in Computer Science

Led by internationally renowned faculty, the Master of Science in Computer Science program trains students to become experts and industry leaders in fields related to computer science. The program’s comprehensive curriculum and multidisciplinary approach ensure that students master computing theory and technology so that they’ll excel in business, industrial and governmental careers.

The program offers courses and research opportunities in a wide variety of computer science subfields, including:

cyber security and information assurance
programming languages, database design and computer networks
operating systems and computer architecture
artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science
computer graphics, computer vision and virtual reality
automata theory, combinatorics and computational geometry
parallel processing, and VLSI
software systems

Degree requirements: Bachelor's degree which includes 2 semesters of calculus and 1 semester of linear algebra and a strong foundation in programming.

GPA: A GPA (grade point average) of at least 3.0 (last 60 semester credit hours). GPA in quantitative courses of at least 3.3.

English proficiency requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT (Internet-based test) Minimum score: 80

TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) Minimum score: 550

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Minimum score: 6.5

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Minimum score: 67

Completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language Center

Duolingo English Test Minimum score: 105

Application Deadlines: Fall term - January 15 (Early), May 1 (Regular); Spring term - May 15 (Early), October 1 (Regular).