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MS Computer Science (Online) at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

The online MS in Computer Science is a 30-credit degree offered by Vanderbilt's College of Connected Computing and is the same degree as the on-campus programme. It is designed for working professionals with a computer science or engineering background. Classes meet online one evening a week for 75 minutes per course with recorded content.

Faculty: College of Connected Computing  |  Duration: 30 credits; typically 1.5 to 2 years at the student's own pace  |  Intake: Spring (Nov 1 deadline, extended to Nov 15), Summer (Mar 15, extended to Apr 1), Fall (Apr 15 priority, Jun 15 final) for 2027 entry  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Coursework spans agentic AI (Multi-Agent Systems in Practice; Strategic Intelligence in the Age of AI), cloud and networking (Cloud Architecture and Infrastructure; Cloud Security and Compliance; Advanced Computer Networking; Cloud DevOps and Automation) and cryptography and theory (Cryptography; Theory of Computation and Complexity Theory). Students choose a thesis track with virtual faculty-supervised research or a non-thesis track with tailored coursework and an advisor-approved portfolio.

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Entry requirements

Intended for working professionals with a computer science or engineering background. International applicants need IELTS Academic 7.0 (no band below 6.0) or Duolingo English Test 130 (TOEFL iBT also accepted). Non-US degrees require a course-by-course credential evaluation from WES or another NACES member.

Graduate School programmes mainly start in fall; entry terms and deadlines vary by programme and are set by each programme.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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