The Master of Science serves several audiences, from the professional with extensive industrial experience to the recent graduate aiming ultimately for an advanced research degree. In all cases, UMass Lowell's computer science program prepares students for work environments requiring continued growth.
The Computer Science Master of Science curriculum requires that students take between 30 and 34 credits. In addition to 12 credits in core courses, students may take electives grouped into one of the following areas: 1) Human-Computer Interaction, Visualization, Robotics and AI; 2) Foundations; 3) Systems and Networks; or 4) Information Management and Analysis. An optional master鈥檚 thesis may count toward up to six credit hours.
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January 2025
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell,
Massachusetts,
01854, United States
Undergraduate degree in computer science or a related discipline such as mathematics, physics, or engineering
Applicants must demonstrate courses taken or competency in the following areas:
Data Structures and Programming
Operating Systems
Analysis of Algorithms
Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics
Official transcript from previously earned degrees
Official score from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
English language proficiency:
Minimum 79 TOEFL score; 6.5 IELTS score
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The university has an excellent graduate employment rate, with 98 percent of graduates employed, in grad school or volunteering within six months.
