MA/MS in Computer Science

The computer science master's degree here is described as a two-year course of study built on a required core, a chosen concentration, and general computer science electives. Students may specialize in software engineering or in distributed systems and networking. The degree needs 36 semester credit units. A thesis option pairs coursework with a thesis, while a non-thesis option substitutes a project for part of the thesis credit. Early in the first semester, each student picks a major advisor who guides elective choices and chairs the thesis committee. The entry belongs to the 2026-2027 academic catalog, which also directs students to the graduate degree rules that apply campus-wide. Prospective students should review the graduate requirements alongside the program page and speak with a program advisor about sequencing courses, culminating work, and the time allowed to finish the degree.