Graduate Program Chair
Brady Chen, PhD
Graduate Committee
Kevin Austin, PhD
Ricky Sethi, PhD
Natasha Kourtonina, PhD
Nadimpalli Mahadev, PhD
Stephen Taylor, PhD
Program Objectives
The Master’s Degree Program in Computer Science provides the opportunity for graduate students to obtain competitive skills and knowledge to succeed as computer scientists in the constantly developing high-technology market place.
Program Description
The Master’s Degree Program in Computer Science is designed for students with the desire to:
- Upgrade and enhance their existing knowledge and skills
- Gain experience with new technologies
- Prepare for advanced professional positions
- Initiate new career paths
The program specializes in hardware, software, networking and state-of-the-art knowledge. Degree candidates have the opportunity to study a variety of topics such as object-oriented systems development, graphics, networks and database systems. Our program provides our students the opportunity to develop marketable technical skills for the quickly evolving information-based society.
Concentrations are designed for computer science graduates as well as for students and professionals from other disciplines. Our flexible program serves students of various backgrounds who are committed to broadening their education, earning advanced degrees and improving their careers.
Candidates select their courses of study to build on their knowledge, skills and interests. A close collaboration between students and the graduate faculty ensures that individual goals meet with department standards. A departmental graduate advisor is available to all students.
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for admission into the M.S. in Computer Science Program, applicants must have an equivalent of 4-year bachelors degree. They must submit documentation as outlined by the graduate admissions section.
Depending on background, an applicant may be admitted into the graduate program and be required to complete undergraduate prerequisites as determined by the graduate program chair.
Program of Study
The program offers fundamental and advanced courses in computer science. Core courses provide firm theoretical foundation for further study. Most classes are offered in the evenings.
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