Master of Science in Computer Science

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a degree in Master of Science in Computer Science should be able to:

• Demonstrate the acquired skills in using the general computer-system development concepts and techniques have been mastered;
• Apply technical concepts, methods, and models to select a proper operating system and computer architecture for developing real-world computer systems;
• Communicate computer-system development concepts in a clear and competent manner, orally, and in writing;
• Implement computer-system design principles (via creating the programming codes and testing the software, the system functionality, and interfaces) in creating a real-world computer system;
• Following all stages of the computer-system development life cycle, apply the acquired knowledge and skills in developing a real-world computing system, demonstrating the readiness for working successfully in one’s chosen career.

Degree Requirements (36 Credits)

Required Core Courses (24 Credits)

For additional information about pre-requisites and admissions requirements, see information about the Computer Science department.

• CS 505 - Computer Science Fundamentals Credits: 3
• CS 552 - Object-Oriented Design Credits: 3
• CS 553 - Networking Technologies Credits: 3
• CS 554 - Operating Systems Credits: 3
• CS 556 - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
• CS 557 - Algorithms Credits: 3
• CS 585 - Practical Java Programming Credits: 3
• CS 699 - Professional Seminar Credits: 3

Computer Science Electives (12 Credits)