Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)

The MSCS program is designed for students who wish to perfect their knowledge and expertise in Computer Science. It provides the student, through a set of core courses, with a thorough background and an in depth coverage of new developments in the different fundamental areas of Computer Science. In addition, it offers advanced specialization through two majors: Programming and Information Systems and Intelligent Systems. A 27 SCH-professional option (with an MS Project) is designed to be completed in one calendar year. A30 SCH academic option (with an MS Thesis) requires an additional semester.

The requirements of the MSCS program consist of eight courses and an MS Project (3 SCH) or an MS Thesis (6 SCH). The MS Project option is designed for students who expect to enter (or re-enter) the job market immediately after completing their MS degree. The MS Project will normally be completed in one academic semester. The MS Thesis option is designed for candidates who may wish to continue their studies at the Ph.D. level. The MS Thesis will normally be completed in two academic semesters. The MS Project or MS Thesis should be undertaken after finishing the concentration courses for the specific program. Students can register for the MS Project or MS Thesis only after finishing at least two courses in their major.

Course Requirements

The eight-course requirement is divided into 4 core courses and 4 courses in a chosen (major) area of specialization. The four core courses will be taken from a list of six core Computer Science courses:

Specialization Courses (MSCS)

Two areas of specialization are offered: Programming and Information Systems and Intelligent Systems. The student will choose to major in one of these two areas and will take four courses from the chosen area. Following are course offerings in each area: