Master of Computer Science

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# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

54,318 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Computer Science (MCS) is a Professional Master's degree program designed for: Computer science professionals currently working in business, government, or industry who want to advance their careers. Recent computer science graduates who want to extend and deepen their knowledge of the field in order to gain a competitive edge in the job market. People without a previous degree in computer science who want to prepare for a career as a working computer science professional. The MCS program provides a conceptual and practical education in computer science by combining a broad core curriculum with user-selected areas of study. MCS coursework can include CS Professional courses. Students in the MCS program can choose to do a Master's Project (but not a Master's Thesis) or coursework-only. There is no master's comprehensive exam. The general MCS program requires 30 credit hours of coursework and offers students the most flexibility in selecting elective courses. Students interested in an especially extensive study of a topic can choose one of 11 specializations, but specialization is not required. A full-time student whose bachelor degree was in computer science can complete a general MCS program in three semesters plus a summer course. A student without a bachelor's degree in computer science may require extra time to make up deficiencies in prerequisite undergraduate coursework. The normal time required to earn an MCS with a specialization is two years, and students pursuing a specialization should start taking specialization courses as early as possible, even during their first semester. Graduate CS classes are offered during the day and evening, and both day-only and evening-only student schedules can be accommodated. Students can complete a general MCS or an MCS with technical specialization as distance students, through IIT Online: Classes can be taken entirely through on-demand Internet, without ever visiting the IIT campus. (Business, Education, and Finance courses are not currently offered through IIT Online, so these specializations cannot be completed by distance students.) In general, for admission into an MCS program, prospective students need a bachelor's degree (not necessarily in computer science) and are required to submit a transcript and possibly GRE and TOEFL scores. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Jim Sasaki. Specializations There are eight specializations in areas of computer science. Students in these specializations take four of their elective courses in their area of specialization. Computational Intelligence Cyber-Physical Systems Data Analytics Database Systems Distributed and Cloud Computing Information Security and Assurance Networking and Communications Software Engineering There are three specializations in areas that apply computer science. Students take three courses in their area of specialization. Business and Finance courses are taken from the Stuart School of Business (SSB); Education courses are taken from the Department of Mathematics and Science Education (MSED). Unlike the general MCS and the computer science area specializations, these specializations require 33 credits of coursework. Business Education Finance

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

85+

Bachelor GPA

GRE

295+

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree, but not necessarily in computer science, with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Minimum GRE scores of 295 quantitative + verbal, and 2.5 analytic writing, although GRE scores may be waived for applicants with a bachelor's degree from an accredited United States institution with an overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
Two letters of recommendation are required.
A personal statement must be submitted.
At least one calculus course must have been passed, although applicants who have not done so may take a calculus course at Illinois Tech; this course will not apply to the credit hours of the program.
Transfer students must be in good academic standing at their current institution.
TOEFL/PTE/IELTS scores may be required from some applicants.

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

54,318 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

54,318 USD

Other Expenses

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Master of Computer Science

# 351-400QS Subject Rankings

54,318 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Study Mode

Program overview

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