MS in Computer Science — Online
Elevate your career with our fully online MS in computer science.
Our 30-credit program offers the same academic rigor and high quality that you would find on campus.
Complete advanced coursework taught by award-winning faculty with broad industry expertise. Deepen your technical knowledge base. Cultivate specialized skills in areas like AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity. You'll come away with proficiency in:
- Software design, implementation, and testing
- Solving computing problems by applying algorithmic and theoretical computer science principles
Plan on two to four years to complete your graduate degree, depending on your course load each semester. Degree requirements include:
- 30 credits meeting the course requirements
- Four core courses, with at least one theory, systems, or artificial intelligence class, such as Algorithms for Data Science and Intro to Computer Network Security
- 12 credits in 600-level classes
Featured classes
In this course, students will learn the fundamentals behind large-scale systems in the context of data science. We will cover the issues involved in scaling up and out parallelism in order to perform fast analyses on large datasets.
Topics covered may include advanced file carving and reconstruction, forensic analysis of modern file systems, network forensics, mobile device forensics, memory forensics, and anti-forensics.
This course provides an in-depth examination of the principles of distributed systems and advanced concepts in operating systems. Covered topics include client-server programming, distributed scheduling, virtualization, and cloud computing.
Benefits list
Career Outlook
Our graduates are sought after by leading graduate schools, cutting-edge start-ups, and industry giants across sectors — from health care and finance to technology and the arts. Nine out of ten of our MS graduates are employed or continuing their education.
Rigorous and Practical
Offering the same academic rigor as our in-person program, the online MS in computer science will give you the practical skills needed to take on today’s biggest societal challenges across many disciplines — from technology and finance to health care and beyond.
Application information & deadlines
This program is intended for students with a solid background in computer science and mathematics. An undergraduate degree in computer science is ideal but by no means required.
Spring Admission
Priority deadline; Nov. 15: final deadline
Fall Admissions
Priority deadline; July 15: final deadline