This page provides a brief description of admission and degree requirements. For more information including the admission requirements, financial aid, and on-line application, please consult the graduate studies webpage.
The department offers the following master's programs:
- MS in Computer Science (CS). The master in CS program is aimed at students who are interested in obtaining advanced knowledge of different aspects of computer science and engineering.
- MS in Software Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT). The master in SEIT program is primarily aimed at individuals who want to focus on software engineering and information technology practices.
- MS in Embedded Systems (ES). The master in ES is a specialized program with focus on gaining specialized knowledge related to the design and development of embedded systems.
Each program offers two tracks: Professional track and Research Track. The professional track requires 36 credits of graduate course work including 4 credits of an internship/industry project work. The research track requires 32 credits including 8 credits of thesis work.
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Admission and Degree Requirements: |
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Admission Requirements for MS in CS or SEIT or ES |
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BS in Computer Science (CS) or Information Technology (IT) or Software Engineering (SE) or Computer Engineering (CE). Applicants from other disciplines would be considered after successfully completing appropriate prerequisite courses. |
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GPA of 3.0 or better |
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All applicants must meet the University requirement for English language proficiency. Additionally, GRE scores are required of applicant having the qualifying degree from an institution outside North America. |
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Degree Requirements for MS in CS |
The program offers two tracks: Professional Track and Research Track. The professional track requires 36 credits of graduate course work including 4 credits of an internship/industry project work. Those
already working as professionals have the option of replacing the internship/industry project with a regular course. The research track requires 32 credits of graduate coursework including 8 credits of thesis work. The structure of credits is as follows:
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Core requirement: Must complete four core courses consisting of CSE 535, 545, 550, and 561 or APM
563 or 577 or 581. A core course may be substituted by another CSE course with prior approval provided the student has already taken an equivalent course. (16 credit hours) |
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Depth requirement: Students
on research track must complete a thesis for 8 credit hours. Students on
professional track must complete two courses (8 credit hours) from any one
specialty group. (8 credit hours) |
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Electives: 8 credits of electives should be
completed from at least two different specialty groups other than the
specialty group selected as depth. Additionally, the students on
professional track must complete 4 credits of internship or industry
project. (8-12 credit hours) |
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Degree Requirements for MS in SEIT |
The program offers two tracks: Professional Track and Research Track. The professional track requires 36 credits of graduate course work including 4 credits of an internship/industry project work. Those
already working as professionals have the option of replacing the internship/industry project with a regular course. The research track requires 32 credits of graduate coursework including 8 credits of thesis work. The structure of credits is as follows:
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Core requirement: Must
complete four core courses consisting of CSE 520, 522, 539, and 545. A core
course may be substituted by another CSE course with prior approval
provided the student has already taken an equivalent course. (16 credit
hours) |
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Depth requirement: Students
on research track must complete a thesis for 8 credit hours. Students on
professional track must complete two courses (8 credit hours) from SE or IT
specialty group. (8 credit hours) |
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Electives: 8 credits of electives should be
completed. 4 credits must be from non-SE and IT specialty groups.
Additionally, the students on professional track must complete 4 credits of
internship or industry project. (8-12 credit hours) |
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Degree Requirements for MS in ES |
The professional track including 4 credits of an
internship/industry project work. Those
already working as professionals will have the option of replacing the
internship/industry project with a regular course. The research track requires 32 credits of graduate course work including 8 credits of thesis work. The structure of credits is as follows:
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Core requirement: Must
complete four core courses consisting of CSE 564, 570, 578, and 671. A core
course may be substituted by another CSE course with prior approval
provided the student has already taken an equivalent course. (16 credit
hours) |
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Depth requirements; Students
on research track must complete a thesis for 8 credit hours. Students on
professional track must complete two courses (8 credit hours) from the ES
specialty group. (8 credit hours) |
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Electives: 8 credits of electives should be
completed including at least 4 credits from a non-ES specialty group.
Additionally, the students on professional track must complete 4 credits of
internship or industry project. (8-12 credit hours) |
