MS Computer Science at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Open up your career opportunities in many sectors, including business, technology, health care and security. A master's degree through our computer science program can help you work anywhere in the world. Computer science jobs are abundant, high-paying and family-friendly and provide an appealing work environment.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 10 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Some of the most popular courses in this program include Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems. You are also encouraged to concurrently earn a certificate in either cybersecurity or artificial intelligence in addition to conducting computing research encompassing other disciplines.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Systems Manager, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Web Designer, Video Game Developer, Information Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to all graduate degree programs in computer science and engineering include the general admission requirements of The Graduate School as well as more stringent departmental requirements, as described below. In general, the admission process is highly competitive. Admissions decisions are based on the quality of the applicant’s previous university-level academic work, letters of recommendation, and other evidence of past accomplishments. For admission to the M.S program , applicants normally hold the B.S. degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. Applicants should have completed courses in algorithmic design, data structures, computer organization, analysis of algorithms, operating systems, discrete mathematics, and calculus. Applicants not having courses in all of these subjects may be admitted conditionally while they take the...

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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