Computer Science, M.S.

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

(30 -42 credits)

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

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

Required minimum GPA: 3.00

Credits Required to Graduate: 30-42

Computer Science Foundations

0-11 credits

Some or all CS Foundations courses may be waived by the Program Director, depending on the candidate’s prior learning.

CSC (0145) 500 - Computer Programming Bootcamp Credits: 4.00
CSC (0145) 510 - Algorithms and Data Structures Credits: 4.00
CSC (0145) 520 - Data Engineering Bootcamp Credits: 3.00

Computer Science Core

12 credits

CSC (0145) 553 - Operating Systems Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 565 - Data Base Management Systems Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 644 - Advanced Algorithms Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 645 - Compiler Construction Credits: 3.00

Computer Science Electives

15 credits

Students may either choose an elective specialization, or select their own classes. When doing the latter, program director approval is required.

Software Engineering Specialization
CSC (0145) 530 - Software Engineering Methodology Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 575 - Accessible Computing Seminar Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 678 - Software Testing Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 680 - Topics in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
Any other CSC class (500 or higher) Credits: 3.00
Cybersecurity Specialization
COM (0108) 551 - Cyber Law & Ethics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 620 - Digital Forensics Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 650 - Cybersecurity Concepts Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 665 - Cybersecurity Techniques Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 674 - Cyber Threat Analysis Credits: 3.00
Other Computer Sciences Electives
CSC (0145) 595 - Research Methods in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 633 - Virtual and Augmented Reality Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 637 - Gamification Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 640 - Network Game Programming Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 695 - Graduate Internship in Computer Science Credits: 3.00

Computer Science Capstone

3-4 credits

Choose one:
CSC (0145) 690 - Graduate Capstone in Computer Science Credits: 3.00
CSC (0145) 799 - Graduate Thesis in Computer Science Credits: 1.00 - 4.00