The 30-credit, STEM-designated MS in Computer Science equips students with the skills to handle complex real-world computing challenges as they prepare for a variety of high-demand career opportunities, such as data scientist, data manager, machine learning engineer, data analyst, data engineer, data architect, software engineer, DevOps engineer, system architect, information systems manager or computer researcher.
Concentrations To Align Your Studies With Career Goals
This program includes 15 credits of core courses to build a solid computer science foundation. Students then have a choice of two concentrations that provide 15 credits of focused learning to develop dynamic skill sets: Data Science and Software Engineering. The program culminates in a capstone project.
Durable Skills That Apply Across Industries
Students gain a deep understanding of programming languages, algorithms, data structures, system requirements and ethics in the digital world that form the graduate's technical expertise bedrock. Equally important, students refine their communication skills and develop critical thinking/problem-solving abilities as they learn to analyze issues methodically, break them into manageable components and devise efficient solutions. These essential skills contribute to success in any professional setting.
Interested in a Tech Career but Lack a Computer Science Degree?
Degree-holding professionals without a computer science or tech-related background can follow our 鈥渘ontechnical track鈥� to enter the program. This requires the completion of four prerequisite courses: Computer Science Fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming, Java Programming I and Database Foundations. It鈥檚 a perfect opportunity to reskill for a career change.
Choose from 2 Specialized Computer Science Concentrations
Data Science
Software Engineering
Career and Industry Outlook for MS in Computer Science Graduates
An MS in Computer Science degree opens the door to career growth and leadership positions.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected November 2025
Start date
September 2025
Wilmington University
320 N. Dupont Highway,
NEW CASTLE,
Delaware,
19720, United States
A conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a computer science or similar program field (Example: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Game Design and Development, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Software Engineering, Programming, Information Science, and Artificial Intelligence).
Students without a Computer Science degree, or equivalent, will be required to enroll in the following pre-requisite courses: CSC200 (Computer Science Fundamentals), CSC315 (Object Oriented Programming), CSC325 (Java Programming 1), and CSC345 (Database Fundamentals).
Minimum Test Scores Required:
TOEFL iBT: 46
TOEFL Essentials: 5.5
IELTS Academic: 5.5
PTE Academic: 46
Duo Lingo Overall: 75
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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