The Department of Computer Science awards the degree of Master of Science with a major in computer science under two plans. The two plans are distinguished on the basis of the breadth and depth of the material covered. The Master of Science degree under the Plan A option is granted to students who pursue a more concentrated set of topics culminating in a master鈥檚 thesis. The Master of Science degree under the Plan C option offers students experience in many areas of computer science.
The great variety of subjects that are part of computer science, together with the immense diversity of their applications, makes it imperative that students in the master鈥檚 program maintain close contact with their advisors in order to achieve a coherent plan of study directed toward a specific goal. In particular, elections of courses should be made after consultation with and the approval of the student鈥檚 advisor.
Areas of Research
Computer and Network Systems: Networking & Distributed Systems, Computer Security, Parallel & Cloud Computing, Real-Time Systems, Software Engineering.
Information and Intelligent Systems: Databases, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Pattern Recognition, Computer Graphics & Visualization, Bioinformatics and Health Informatics.
Online Program
The Department of Computer Science offers Online Master's of Science Program in Computer Science with concentration in Artificial Intelligence (MSCS-AI) under the plan C that offers students experience in core AI algorithms and systems. The great variety of subjects that are part of AI and computer science, together with the immense diversity of their applications will prepare the students for an advanced career in AI research and development in both public and private sectors. The quality and requirement of the Online Master Program is expected to be equivalent to the traditional in-person Program in MSCS-AI.
The Master of Science online degree is offered under Plan C only. Plan C requires thirty credits in course work. There is no thesis required for the Plan C Master鈥檚 degree.
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January 2025
College of Engineering
5050 Anthony Wayne Dr.,
DETROIT,
Michigan,
48202, United States
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. In addition, applicants are expected to have attained a level of scholarship in the baccalaureate program equal to a grade point average of 3.0 or better, including adequate preparation in computer science and supporting courses in mathematics. Normally, the entering student will be expected to have fulfilled the equivalent of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree at Wayne State University and to have satisfied any deficiencies by successfully completing necessary prerequisite course work, before becoming an applicant for an advanced degree. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the Master of Science program.
English proficiency
IELTS: 6.5 (overall band) *We do not accept IELTS Indicator
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79 internet-based (IBTT) 550 paper-based (PBTT)
Duolingo English Test: 110
Michigan English Test (MET): 64
PTE: 58
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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