Computer Science, M.S.

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NY State Program Code: 39098
HEGIS Code: 0701.00
CIP Code: 11.0199

(30 credits)

The M.S. in Computer Science prepares candidates for an advanced career in cybersecurity or software engineering. Students must choose a specialization in Cybersecurity or Software Engineering.

Requirements for the Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Required GPA: 3.0
Credits Required to Graduate: 30

Required CS Foundation Courses:
CSC (0145) 530 - Software Engineering Methodology Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 553 - Operating Systems Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 565 - Data Base Management Systems Credits: 3.00
MTH (0144) 601 - Data Science Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 690 - Graduate Capstone in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
CSC (0145) 580 - Cybersecurity Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 674 - Cyber Threat Analysis Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 640 - Network Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 633 - Virtual and Augmented Reality Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 637 - Gamification Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 695 - Graduate Internship in Computer Science Credits: 3.00

Specialization in Cybersecurity

CSC (0145) 580 - Cybersecurity Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 674 - Cyber Threat Analysis Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
UEM (0616) 530 - Business Continuity Planning Credits: 3.00
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00

Specialization in Software Engineering

CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
Choose one:
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00