The computer science department offers comprehensive M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that focus on computer network security, software engineering, web databases, wireless systems, intelligent systems, data mining, parallel and distributed processing pervasive computing, computer networks, scientific visualization, and algorithms. These research activities support the department鈥檚 two major areas of excellence: software engineering and critical infrastructure protection.
The computer science department at Missouri S&T makes use of both its own computer learning center (CLC) as well as university CLCs. The CLC contains a mix of Linux and Windows computing platform. Class sizes are kept small to facilitate student and faculty interactions. Research laboratories provide support for both undergraduate and graduate students. These laboratories include:
M.S. in Computer Science (thesis or non-thesis)
Applicants are expected to have strong mathematical skills, competency in a modern programming language, and knowledge of the following computer science core subjects:
September 2025
College of Engineering and Computing
ROLLA,
Missouri,
65409, United States
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better over the last 2 years or successful completion of 12 graduate hours in computer science as a 鈥渃onditional鈥 graduate student at Missouri, with at least a 3.0 GPA, as per graduate requirements.
A minimum GRE verbal score of 370/144 and for those whom English is not their native language, a TOEFL score of 570/230/89. Minimum GRE Quantitative Score >= 700/155. Written score >= 4.0.
Priority Application Deadlines: Fall Semester - April 30; Spring Semester - Nov. 15; Summer Semester - March 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.