Program Overview

We place a strong emphasis on experiential learning, through internships or capstone research. This approach allows you to apply and improve your professional skills, analytic and research skills, and pragmatic problem-solving in areas specific to your professional aspirations. Gain valuable experience testing your theories and implementing creative solutions to complex problems while acquiring the practical experience you need to advance in your career.

A degree that delivers opportunities
Technology advancements as well as growth demands in disciplines like software development, cloud engineering, data science, and security will continue to create an environment where employer demand outstrips qualified candidates. And the companies seeking Master’s-level computer science talent represent a wide range of industries:

• Financial
• Healthcare
• Professional services
• Scientific
• Retail
• All forms of manufacturing

Our outcome focused, rigorous curriculum emphasizes core computer science competencies, while also exploring areas like machine learning, data mining, Human Computer Interaction, mobile computing, and cybersecurity. We emphasize standalone skills-based training, coupled with the ability to “tell a story with data,” making you a more effective data communicator. Become a well-rounded, confident leader ready to solve real-world problems in your career.

Our instructors have specific topical expertise and provide an optimized learning process and practical application of the technical and soft-skills learned. With easy access to an additional portfolio of potential electives, offering expertise in Cybersecurity, IT Architectures, and Analytics, students can construct an educational experience that is uniquely focused on their own career aspirations, including pursuing concentrations in Big Data and Human Computer Interaction (HCI).

Intelligent systems and AI solutions design

The Intelligent Systems and AI Solutions Design concentration empowers students to become leaders and innovators in designing, developing, and deploying intelligent systems that can learn, reason, and make autonomous decisions. As part of the MSCS program, students integrate foundational computer science studies with advanced topics in cognitive computing, multimodal AI, and automation. This dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on innovation ensures students are well-equipped to tackle real-world challenges.  Students gain proficiency in machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and generative AI, enabling them to create sophisticated AI-driven solutions. Graduates emerge as versatile professionals, proficient in traditional computing disciplines and ready to meet the soaring demand for AI expertise across industries such as healthcare, finance, technology, and automation.