Master of Science in Computer Science

About this programme

Shahadat Hossain, Professor and Chair Liang Chen, Professor Waqar Haque, Professor David Casperson, Associate Professor Fan Jiang, Assistant Professor Andreas Hirt, Assistant Professor Allan Kranz, Senior Lab Instructor Thesis and project options are available. The thesis option prepares graduate students for careers in research or further academic study by requiring the design and completion of an original research program and preparation of a thesis. The project option provides training across disciplines particularly suitable to individuals with more defined career objectives, as well as providing a mechanism for non-traditional students (e.g., working students, teachers, and professionals) to upgrade their skills. All students must participate in the Graduate Seminar course CPSC 704-1.5 for at least two semesters during their course of studies. The Master of Science thesis option is designed for candidates who wish to develop career interests related to scientific research or who intend to pursue further academic research degrees. MSc students within the Computer Science stream are required to complete 3 credit hours of Graduate Seminar, a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved graduate-level electives (i.e., at or above the 600 level), and a 12 credit-hour thesis ( CPSC 794-12 ). It is expected that the electives consist of scientifically-oriented courses and that the thesis involves an independent investigation resulting in a scientific contribution. A maximum of 6 credit hours from independent studies can be counted towards the elective requirement. Specific detail