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MS Computer Science and Engineering at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

The Computer Science and Engineering Department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree program. An M.S. student can graduate by pursuing either Thesis Plan I or Capstone Plan II. Students in either plan complete a total of 48 credits as follows: 13 credits of core requirements, 15 credits of breadth requirements, 15 credits of elective requirements, and 5 credits of capstone or thesis course requirements.

Faculty: Baskin School of Engineering  |  Department: Computer Science and Engineering  |  Duration: The expected time for graduation with Thesis Plan I is two academic years for a full-time student.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Research and Teaching in Computer Science and Engineering, Analysis of Algorithms, Programming Languages, Computer Architecture, Thesis Research, Individual Study or Research.

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Application information

Duration: The expected time for graduation with Thesis Plan I is two academic years for a full-time student.

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