The faculty in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering offer a professional program leading to the Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.) degree. The M.C.S. program provides a professionally oriented, graduate-level education in computer science and engineering. The program reflects the dual nature of computer science as both a scientific and engineering discipline by allowing emphasis on theory as well as practical applications. Students can study topics such as artificial intelligence, computer-aided geometric design, computer architecture, computer graphics, computer science theory, database concepts, digital systems design, language processing, operating systems, and software engineering.
Admission. See the general requirements for admission to the Graduate College. An applicant for the M.C.S. program should normally have a baccalaureate degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related area. The applicant’s undergraduate GPA and depth of preparation in computer science and engineering are the primary factors affecting admission. Every applicant must submit scores for the GRE (verbal, quantitative, and analytical required; subject test in computer science is optional). An international student must also submit the results of the TOEFL. The application deadline for admission in the fall semester is January 15, and September 15 for the spring semester.
Program of Study. Each student defines a potentially unique program of study subject to approval by the department and the Graduate College. The program of study must include courses in four focus areas and must contain a minimum of 30 semester hours of approved graduate-level course work. At least 18 hours must be CSE 500-level credits (excluding CSE 598), and at least 27 hours must be for formal course work. The department may prescribe additional courses based on the background of the candidate.
Foreign Language Requirements. None.
Thesis Requirements. None.
Final Examinations. During the last semester of work, an M.C.S. student must complete a final project and submit a report on the project.
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