Computer Science, MS

The 30-credit Computer Science, MS is built on a core of algorithms and computing theory, internet and web computing, grid and cloud computing, and database systems. Students preparing to keep ahead of the latest technologies in their current careers or change focus to a new field can complete the program online or opt for an on-campus experience.

MS in Computer Science

The MS in Computer Science is a 30-credit program.

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Bridge Course

Entering students with limited or no previous background in computer science or programming are required to take CS 505 Introduction to Computer Science with Java. This course DOES NOT count toward the degree, however grades earned are computed into the student's QPA.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CS 505	Introduction to Computer Science with Java	4
Total Credits		4

Core Requirements (12-15 Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CS 604	Computer Systems and Concepts 1	3
CS 608	Algorithms and Computing Theory	3
CS 610	Introduction to Parallel Computing	3
CS 612	Concepts and Structures in Internet Computing	3
CS 623	Database Management Systems	3

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Course is required for students whose performance in the Computer Organization and Operating Systems courses are less than the grade of "B" as evidenced on their transcripts.

Electives (9-15 Credits)

Students will choose courses from the current Computer Science academic catalog for a total of 9-15 credits. These can be any 600-799 level course, including:

CS 627 Artificial Intelligence

CS 641 Mobile Web Content and Development

CS 671 Computer Vision

CS 675 Introduction to Data Science 

CS 677 Machine Learning

See the full list of over 20 electives here.  

Students can take up to 1 non-CS graduate level Seidenberg or Lubin MBA Foundation courses as an elective, with approval of an Academic Advisor or the Department Chair.

Capstone Project (3 credits) or capstone thesis (6 credits)

Students are required to select one of the following options: the Computer Science Project (3 credits - last semester) or Computer Science Thesis (6 credits, last 2 semesters). Pursuing a Thesis requires the student to work on a research project under the supervision of a professor.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Capstone Project (3 Credits, taken in last semester)
CS 691	Computer Science Capstone Project	3
Capstone Thesis (6 Credits, taken in last two semesters)
CS 693	Thesis I	3
CS 694	Thesis II	3