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Master degree · Computer Science

Master of Computer Science

The Master of Computer Science advances students beyond undergraduate programming into the design of large-scale, intelligent, and secure computing systems. The program covers distributed systems, machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud architecture, culminating in a capstone research or applied systems project.

Degree awarded
Master of Computer Science
Delivery
100% online
Credit hours
36 semester credits
Typical length
18–24 months, or self-paced for working professionals

What you will be able to do

  • Design and analyze advanced algorithms for large-scale computing problems.
  • Architect distributed, cloud-based, and highly available software systems.
  • Apply machine learning techniques to real-world data and decision problems.
  • Evaluate and mitigate cybersecurity risk across networks and applications.
  • Conduct independent technical research using established methods in computing.
  • Complete a capstone project or thesis demonstrating advanced technical mastery.

Where it leads

Graduates pursue entry- and mid-level roles including:

  • Senior Software Engineer
  • Systems / Solutions Architect
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
  • Technical Team Lead

The curriculum

36Programme core
11Courses
36Total credits

Programme core

36 credits

Includes a culminating capstone or thesis project applying program learning to an original research or applied practice question.

CodeCourseCr.
MCS601Advanced Algorithms & Complexity3
MCS602Advanced Software Engineering3
MCS603Distributed Systems3
MCS604Advanced Database Systems3
MCS605Machine Learning3
MCS606Cloud Computing Architecture3
MCS607Cybersecurity & Network Defense3
MCS608Big Data Analytics3
MCS609Human-Computer Interaction & UX Design3
MCS610Research Methods in Computing3
MCS699Computer Science Capstone / Thesis Project6

A working developer or engineer moving toward senior and architectural work.

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