Computer Science, M.S.

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Students in the M.S. in Computer Science have three options: thesis-, capstone-, or course-based. In addition to core courses, students select electives from focus and breadth courses. All required courses must be completed with a minimum overall average GPA of 3.0. Each course must be taken for a letter grade except for capstone and thesis courses.

Required credits: 30

Core Courses (9 credits)

CS 555 - Computer Networks 3 credit(s)
CS 557 - High Performance Computing 3 credit(s)
CS 567 - Advanced Algorithm 3 credit(s)

Major Electives (12 credits)

Choose four courses from the following:

CS 556 - Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Technology, and Applications 3 credit(s)
CS 569 - Machine Learning 3 credit(s)
CS 570 - Application of Deep Learning 3 credit(s)
CS 580 - Information Assurance & Cryptography 3 credit(s)
CS 581 - Intrusion Detection and Security 3 credit(s)
CS 582 - Penetration Testing and Vulnerability 3 credit(s)
CS 630 - Independent Study 3 credit(s)
M 517 - Applied Engineering Statistics 3 credit(s)

Breadth Elective (3 credits)

Choose one course from the following:

ECE 548 - Introduction to Robotics 3 credit(s)
ECE 549 - Advanced Robotics 3 credit(s)
EM 601 - Engineering Program Management 3 credit(s)
M 515 - Methods of Applied Mathematics I 3 credit(s)
ME 565 - Machine Vision and Robotics 3 credit(s)
DATA 735 - Predictive Modeling 3 credit(s)
DATA 745 - Data Visualization 3 credit(s)

Additional Coursework Based on the Selected Option (6 credits)

Thesis-based Option

Complete six credits of thesis courses under the supervision of a faculty advisor over a course of two semesters. Students need to select a thesis committee consisting of a faculty advisor and two other faculty members at the beginning of the thesis work. One of the committee members must be from a department other than CS.

CS 673 - Master’s Thesis I 3 credit(s)
CS 674 - Master’s Thesis II 3 credit(s)

Course-based Option

Complete six additional credits from major elective courses.

Note:

Undergraduate CS students at UHart may also opt for the Fast-track 4+1 option. Students who pursue this option will take two courses from the M.S. in Computer Science curriculum as part of their undergraduate program in Computer Science. The courses (two maximum) will count towards both degrees.