The Computer Science department of the Seidenberg School reviewed and revised the Master of Science in Computer Science in fall 2011. Since then, the department has been offering a 30-credit program that has been both strengthened and updated.

The new rigorous curriculum is built on a core of algorithms and computing theory, Internet and web computing, grid and cloud computing, and database systems. It also offers students the flexibility of pursuing one or more focused, in-depth course sequences in cutting-edge areas like classical computer science, artificial intelligence, Internet computing, mobile computing, network security, and web security. 

Whether you are looking to advance your career or change focus and keep ahead of the latest technologies, this master's program is your best choice.

Bridge Courses

An entering student with limited or no previous background in the field of computer science or programming may be required to take up to 9 credits of prerequisite bridge coursework. A student with a baccalaureate in computer science should be able to waive these prerequisites. Bridge courses do NOT count toward the degree; grades earned however are computed into the student's QPA.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CS 502	Fundamentals Computer Science I using Java	3
CS 504	Fundamentals Computer Science II using Java	3
CS 506	Computer Systems and Concepts	3
Total Credits		9

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Requirements
CS 608	Algorithms and Computing Theory	3
CS 610	Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Computing	3
CS 612	Concepts and Structures in Internet Computing	3
CS 623	Database Management Systems	3
Concentration Options or Free Electives
A student may choose to pursue a focused, in-depth concentration in a specific area consisting of a three course sequence for a total of 9 credits. 1
Select one of the following suggested concentrations:		9
Artificial Intelligence
CS 619	Data Mining
CS 627	Artificial Intelligence
CS 655	Pattern Recognition
Internet Computing
CS 624	Application Development with .NET and Web Services
CS 641	Mobile Web Content and Development
CS 644	Web Computing
Mobile Computing
CS 639	Mobile Application Development
CS 641	Mobile Web Content and Development
CS 643	Mobile Innovations for Global Challenges
Network Security
CS 634	Computer Networking and the Internet
CS 653	Cryptography and Computer Security
CS 654	Security in Computer Networking
Computer Science Electives
Students who elect not to pursue an in-depth concentration, may choose individual courses contained within the courses listed below for a total of 12 credits, provided course prerequisites are met.
Select 3-12 Computer Science Elective credits. 2		3-12
Capstone Project
Select one of the following:		6
CS 691	Computer Science Project I
CS 692	Research Project
CS 693	Thesis I
CS 694	Thesis II
Total Credits		30

1	Academic Advisers will help each student to select courses that have been approved by the department.
2	Students pursuing a 9-credit concentration may select one elective from any of the concentration courses outside of their individual concentration or from those listed below for a total of 3 credits.

Computer Science Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CS 600	Independent Study in Graduate Computer Science	1-5
CS 607	Simulation and Computer Network Analysis	3
CS 611	Principles of Programming Languages	3
CS 613	Compiler Construction	3
CS 614	Logic and Formal Verification	3
CS 617	Game Programming	3
CS 619	Data Mining	3
CS 620	Introduction to XML Application Development	3
CS 624	Application Development with .NET and Web Services	3
CS 627	Artificial Intelligence	3
CS 628	Automata and Computability	3
CS 629	Computer Graphics	3
CS 630	Intelligent Agents	3
CS 633	Data Communications and Networks	3
CS 634	Computer Networking and the Internet	3
CS 635	Topics in Telecommunications	3
CS 636	Optical Communications and Networks	3
CS 637	Wireless Communications	3
CS 638	Network Analysis and Design	3
CS 639	Mobile Application Development	3
CS 640	Modern Telecommunications Networking	3
CS 641	Mobile Web Content and Development	3
CS 643	Mobile Innovations for Global Challenges	3
CS 644	Web Computing	3
CS 647	Game Model Design and Animation	3
CS 648	Unix/Linux Programming	3
CS 649	Advanced Video Game Programming	3
CS 650	Enterprise Computing	3
CS 651	Secure Distributed System Development	3
CS 652	Secure Web Application Development	3
CS 653	Cryptography and Computer Security	3
CS 654	Security in Computer Networking	3
CS 655	Pattern Recognition	3
CS 656	Introduction to Mainframe Computing	3
CS 699	Field Study	1-4