Program Overview
Computer scientists are at the heart of today's rapidly evolving technology, applying their expertise in a wide variety of systems and industries. These professionals design, develop and test industrial strength applications for multi-core processing in healthcare and telecommunications. They drive the development of databases, networking and the Internet as well as using computers for scientific research and analysis. They design new algorithms and data structures to solve networking, information security and storage challenges for aerospace firms.
The primary goal of the Master of Science Computer Science (MSCS) program is to prepare graduates to apply technology to real world systems and problems. Graduates have a solid background in core areas ranging from algorithms to machine architecture from higher-level programming to software design. They also possess in-depth knowledge and skills in one of the following concentrations: Computer Networking, Computer Programming and Information Systems Security. A Capstone Project will let students synthesize and apply core concepts acquired from the program through research or hands on work. Students with a weak CS background may take pre-requisite, foundation courses to succeed in graduate-level coursework. At the end of the program, graduates are prepared for positions in software engineering, development and systems integration.
The MS Computer Science program courses are open for enrollment once a month.
Program Objectives
Graduates from the Master of Science Computer Science program will be able to:
- Select appropriate numerical computation techniques, operating systems, and programming language for specific development requirements and constraints.
- Apply networking and database development concepts in programming solutions.
- Identify appropriate software engineering principles and methods for different development projects.
- Apply concepts of complier design and parallel processing to software development.
- Integrate concepts, tools, and theories to find and formulate problems, think analytically, and recommend technology-based solutions to problems.
Delivery Method: Structured Independent Study
Advisory Board
The mission of the Advisory Board is to advise the MS CS program on objectives and curriculum, thus providing quality, career-specific education, and other related services to students.
Members represent different areas of the community (professional associations, industry, and education) interested developing a curriculum that meets industry requirements. The board consists of the following members:
- Candi Hoxworth, Boeing
- Dr. Ramin T. Kolagari, Technical University of Berlin
- Michelle Poolet, Mt. Vernon Data Systems
- Dr. Robert Vermilyer, Nova University
