Master of Science in Computer Science (M.S.) - General Track

Interim Chair: Shandiz
Faculty: Aboudja, Goulden, Li, Park, Sha

Department Objectives

The Master of Science in computer science degree offers professional development and enhancement of skills, in-depth study of computers, and a balance of abstract knowledge and practical understanding. The program is designed to aid and encourage professional development for persons in computer or computer-related fields. It is designed for students who desire to enhance their computer skills, extend their expertise into computer science as a new field, enhance their credentials, enter the job market as a computing professional, or pursue a Ph.D. in computer science. The curriculum is structured to permit students to strengthen their understanding of the complexities of computers and computer applications and, through choice of appropriate elective courses, to specialize in database systems if desired.

Undergraduate Prerequisites

All graduate students, depending on their undergraduate background, may be required to complete undergraduate courses as prerequisites, specifically Introduction to Operating Systems, Discrete Mathematics, and Data Structures. Transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis by the graduate faculty.