MA/MS in Computer Science

AIU's Master of Science in Computer Science requires a minimum of 27 credits, split between 21 credits of core requirements and 6 credits of major coursework, offering a focused graduate route into advanced computing topics for students who already hold an undergraduate computing or related degree. Required coursework includes advanced algorithms and data structures, software engineering and design patterns, and machine learning and artificial intelligence, giving graduates depth across both theoretical and applied areas of the discipline. Students complete two elective courses worth 6 credits to finish the 27-credit total, allowing some room to specialize within the broader computer science curriculum. Career paths listed for the degree include IT consultant and research scientist, reflecting both the applied and research-oriented directions graduates can take after completing the program.