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MS Computer Science (MSCS) at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The MSCS offers students with a bachelor's degree advanced study in computer science for those with a strong aptitude for mathematics, programming and logical reasoning. A computer science bachelor's is not required.

Faculty: Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science  |  Department: Computer Science Department  |  Duration: 3 semesters for most students (an extra semester for those switching from another field)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students design their own plan with an advisor: 96-108 units of qualifying master's courses, one Systems, one Theoretical Foundations and one Artificial Intelligence course, with a 3.0 QPA. Research is optional and a thesis option exists.

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Entry requirements

Admissions requirements vary by programme and are published on the department's programme site; apply via the SCS Graduate Admissions process.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 semesters for most students (an extra semester for those switching from another field)

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