MA/MS in Computer Science

Advanced computing study sits at the center of this graduate degree, which suits people already working in technology as well as those planning to move into research or university teaching. Classes run in a hybrid arrangement, and a student may spread the load over several terms or finish on an accelerated one-year schedule. The curriculum totals thirty credits across ten graduate courses. Every student begins with a common base of three subjects: computing theory, operating systems at an advanced level, and computer architecture combined with parallel programming. The remaining seven courses come from the department's graduate offerings, and a program coordinator helps each student choose them to match personal goals. Faculty research is concentrated in three areas that students may pursue: artificial intelligence with data analytics, cloud computing paired with software engineering, and cybersecurity along with networking. Graduates can step into business, industry, or laboratory positions, or go on toward a doctorate, including the CUNY Graduate Center program in the same field that the college helps staff.