Master of Science in Computer Science at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science provides studies in state-of-the-art computer applications, as well as an introduction to the theoretical foundations of computer science. The coursework offered by this program allows students to acquire and refine their skills across a broad spectrum of theoretical and applied computer science topics. The MS in Computer Science curriculum prepares students with the necessary skills for advancing their careers across a range of industry applications, such as web application development, business analytics, mobile application development, data science and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, human-machine interfaces, among ot

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 1 year (30 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Computer Science to MS in Computer Science Accelerated Degree Pathway.

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Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science The following are in addition to the University’s graduate admission requirements: (1) A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science from an accredited institution. A degree in a related field is acceptable if the applicant shows evidence of background suitable for entry into the master’s program as judged by the Graduate Committee. (2) Per FIU's Graduate Admission Criteria and Denial Policy # 380.0443 , the applicant should have a minimum of a "B" average (3.0 GPA) in the last 60 credits of upper-level work undergraduate coursework. (3) Foreign students whose native language is not English must score at least 550 on the paper-based (or 80 on iBT) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), 6.5 overall on International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or 110 on Duolingo.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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