MA/MS in Computer Science

The Applied Computer Science master's program builds practical computing skills for technical work in areas like cloud computing, cybersecurity, software, data systems and applied AI. Applicants are not required to hold an undergraduate degree in computer science, and graduates of many fields are invited to apply. Students choose either a generalist concentration, which spans software, systems, databases and security, or a data engineering concentration, which centers on data pipelines, management and analytics. The program may be taken full-time or part-time, on campus or online. Students can write a thesis or take an elective instead, and graduate assistantships and a campus computing association are available. The program is offered by Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, a University System of Maryland institution. Prospective students can use the program page to review requirements and next steps, ask for information and begin an application. Detailed course listings and requirements are published on the same page for students planning their studies.