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Program Information

This graduate program in Computer Science will focus on the theoretical and engineering aspects of computer science. If you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related degree program and would like to pursue a graduate degree with a focus on theoretical or engineering aspects of computing technology the Master's degree in Computer Science may be a good fit for you.

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Program Information
Degree Plan Options Master of Science in Computer Science
Credit Hours 36 Credit Hours
Delivery Methods

Victoria (traditional semesters)

Tuition & Fees Rates Per Semester
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What We Offer Our Students

Students have the flexibility of choosing a wide range of graduate level electives to craft their degree and studies to focus on a variety of areas including:

  • Digital gaming and simulation
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Robotics
  • Systems engineering
  • Information sciences
  • Networking and distributed computing
  • Other computer science areas

Students pursuing this degree program are required to complete 36 credit hours; 12 hours of core, 18-24 hours of prescribed electives and an optional 6 hour thesis. The four core courses are:

  • COSC 6340 – Computer Architecture 
  • COSC 6339 – Network Design and Management
  • COSC 6345 – Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • COSC 6346 – Automata and Formal Languages
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