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Department of Computer Science

Computer Science Graduate Program

Established in 1991, as one of the very first Computer Science master programs in the CSU and the west coast, the Master of Science degree program in Computer Science is designed to offer the advanced principles, applications, and current topics in computer science. Students who obtain the M.S. will be ready to do significant developmental work in the computer industry or in an important application area and will also be well qualified to pursue a Ph.D.

For the past nearly 30 years, a large number of our alumni have been successful in both academia and industry. Some have become college professors, and others have become professionals working at Amazon, Apple, Boeing, Cisco, Facebook, Google, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, Schneider Electric, VMWare, and other firms in software industry.

Application and Master Degree Requirements

Current students may refer to the master degree requirements in the university catalog.

Prospective students may refer to the application requirements in the university catalog and the application process at the Division of Research and Graduate Studies. International applicants may also contact International Office for additional information. 

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