Program Overview

Seattle University's Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program offers a curriculum based on theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum includes advanced courses in core areas of computer science and flexible electives that align with your professional goals.

Why MSCS at Seattle University?

• Pursue Your Passion: Choose between flexible electives that align with your professional goals or two optional specializations in software engineering and data science.
• Flexibility That Fits Your Lifestyle: Evening courses, full- and part-time enrollment options offer you the flexibility to balance your education with your career.
• Path for Career Changers: Our Computer Science Fundamentals Certificate provides a bridge to the MSCS program and is ideal for those looking to break into the tech field—no prior programming experience required.
• Top Industry Connections: Strong connections to Seattle’s leading tech employers give you access to invaluable networking and career opportunities.
• Hands-On Learning: Gain firsthand experience through industry-led projects that allow you to tackle real-world problems with top organizations.

Computer Science - Data Science Specialization

The MSCS with a specialization in data science (MSCS-DS) provides you the opportunity to develop computer solutions related to data science. Our unique program is designed so that upon completion, you’ll receive both an MSCS degree and a specialization within data science.

This combination is very attractive to today's leading employers as there's growing demand for developers that have experience in data science. As a student in this specialization, you must complete the set of core courses that are part of all MSCS degrees at Seattle University, plus a set of data science courses. The program culminates in a capstone project that addresses real-world challenges in the field of data science.

The specialization can be completed in as little as five academic quarters, only if you start in the fall quarter. Due to course sequencing, if you start in the winter quarter you can complete the program in seven academic quarters, and if you start in the spring quarter you can complete the program in six academic quarters.