M.S. in Computer Science

About the Program

The Master of Science in Computer Science provides individuals with the opportunity to acquire an excellent graduate level education in Computer Science that prepares them to work in a variety of computer-related fields, including education, industry, research, business and government.

Curriculum

Program Code: MS- CS / Major Code: G704

  • Total semester hours (s.h.) required for program completion: 30
  • Both a thesis and a non-thesis track are available.

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 30)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Required Courses: 12 s.h.
Please select 4 courses from the options below.

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
CS 07522 Advanced Theory of Computing 3
CS 07540 Advanced Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3
CS 04548 Programming Languages: Theory, Implementation and Application 3
CS 07523 Advanced Software Engineering 3
CS 04560 Design and Implementation of Operating Systems 3
CS 06520 Topics in Computer Architecture 3
CS 06510 Computer Networks 3
CS 04530 Advanced Database Systems: Theory and Programming 3
CS 04564 Compiler Design Theory 3

Elective Courses: 18 s.h.
Choose 9–12 s.h. for the thesis track or 18 s.h. for the non-thesis track.

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
CS 04565 System Programming 3
CS 04570 Advanced Object Oriented Design 3
CS 06505 Wireless Networks and Systems 3
CS 06515 Embedded Systems Programming 3
CS 06512 Network Security 3
CS 06520 Topics in Computer Architecture 3
CS 07545 Advanced Robotics 3
CS 07550 Concepts in Artificial Intelligence 3
CS 07555 Natural Language Processing 3
CS 07556 Machine Learning 3
CS 07560 Computer Graphics 3
CS 07565 Computer Vision 3
CS 07570 Information Visualization 3
CS 07575 Advanced TCP/IP and Internet Protocols and Technologies 3
CS 07580 Computer Animation 3
CS 07595 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 3
CS 07590 Game Design and Development 3

Thesis Track Courses: 6–9 s. h.

Course Number Course Title Semester Hours
CS 07530 Computer Science Thesis I 3
CS 07531 Computer Science Thesis II 3
CS 07532 Computer Science Thesis III 3

Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for this program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

  • CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Entry Term & Module Start Date(s) Application Deadline(s)
Fall 2013 Late Aug./Early Sept. 08/01/2013
Spring 2014 Early Jan. 11/01/2013
Summer 2014 TBD 04/01/2014

Tuition & Costs

$638 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $779.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

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