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College of Arts and Sciences

MS in Computer Science

At a Glance

该计划将创新课程与研究和顶点项目机会相结合,在申请高层和管理职位时为您提供竞争优势, or to a PhD in computer science program. 这个学位是STEM指定的,包含论文、顶点课程和课程选择.

Accelerated
Full Time
Rolling Admission

Degrees Offered

Total Credits

Master’s Degree in Computer Science

30 Credits

4+1 Accelerated Program

Overview

通过我们的计算机科学硕士学位,学生可以很快将他们的计算机科学事业提升到更高的水平, coming in fall 2024. The new program will combine innovative coursework with 研究和顶点项目的机会,让您在申请高级时具有竞争优势 and management positions, or for a PhD in computer science.

About the Program

The MS in computer science program can be completed in one-and-a-half to 2 years with courses offered on campus in the fall and spring semesters; based on student need, some courses may be offered during the summer term. You select a thesis option, capstone option, or the course-based option, 以及数据科学和网络安全方面的一两个专业领域.

该课程旨在为您的以下职业做好准备:

  • Computer and Information Research Scientist
  • Computer and Information Systems Manager
  • Computer Network/Security Architect
  • Software Development Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer 
  • Data Manager
Quick Facts
  • Program begins fall 2024
  • 30 credits
  • 100% on campus
  • STEM Designated
  • Courses offered in fall and spring semesters
  • Thesis, capstone, or coursework option
  • Fast-track 4 + 1 option for current undergrads
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About the Accelerated Program

Computer Students in MS Program

这个快速通道项目只适用于UHart大学的本科生. 快速通道学生可以遵循上述任何选项(基于论文), capstone-based, or course-based).

  • 在获得学士学位后,在额外一年的课程学习中完成学位
  • 作为休斯敦大学本科生,修读两门研究生课程(6学分),经研究生项目主任批准后申请攻读硕士学位.
  • 完成剩下的24个学分根据所选的选项(论文-), capstone-, (或基于课程)和重点领域(数据科学和/或网络安全).

快速通道计划旨在使立博体育官网的本科生在攻读本科学位的同时积累多达六(6)个学分的研究生课程,并顺利过渡到计算机科学研究生课程, with accelerated completion. 在本科学习期间,最多六(6)小时的研究生课程可以用来满足本科和研究生学位的要求. These courses must be taken at the University of Hartford.

  • 就读于立博体育官网本科,大三或大四
  • Overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a GPA for CS courses of at least 25.
  • Program participants should consult with their future M.S. 顾问或研究生项目主任立博体育官网适当的研究生课程,以采取在他们的本科

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 从2021年到2021年,计算机科学领域的总体就业预计将增长21%, much faster than the average for all occupations, and the median pay is more than $131,400.

According to Forbes, “From 2013 to 2021, the number of unfilled cybersecurity jobs grew by 350%, according to Cybersecurity Ventures他是一位研究全球网络经济的研究人员和出版商. By 2025, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts that there will be 3.5 million open cybersecurity jobs globally.”

Degree Requirements

必修的30学分包括以论文为基础的选项,其中24学分为课程作业,6学分为论文, 而以顶点为基础的选项包括24学分的课程作业和6学分的顶点项目. 学生也可以选择完全以课程为基础的课程,修30个学分的课程.

Required Courses

Computer Networks

Choose at least one of the following:

  • Principles of Database Systems
  • High Performance Computing

请查看课程目录中强调要求的完整列表.            

Focus Electives

At least four courses are required for each specialization. You may replace one focus elective with a core course.

Data Science Specialization

  • Data Mining
  • Application of Deep Learning 
  • Applied Engineering Statistics 
  • Machine Learning

Cybersecurity Specialization 

  • Information Assurance and Cryptography
  • Intrusion Detection and Security
  • Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Technology, Application
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability                      
请在课程目录中查看完整的要求列表.

Breadth Electives

Two courses are required. 你可以用研究生项目协调员或论文委员会批准的核心或重点课程取代广度选修课程. Examples include: 

  • Introduction to Robotics 
  • Machine Vision and Robotics
  • Business Data Mining 
  • Predictive Modeling

请查看课程目录中完整的选修课列表.

Thesis-Based Option

在指导老师的指导下,在两个学期的课程中完成6个学分的论文课程. 在论文工作开始时,你选择一个由一名指导教师和另外两名教师组成的论文委员会. 委员会成员之一必须来自计算机科学以外的其他部门.

  • Master’s Thesis I
  • Master’s Thesis II

Capstone-Based Option

在指导老师的指导下,在两个学期的课程中完成6学分的顶点课程. 在顶点项目开始时选择顶点顾问.

  • Master’s Capstone I
  • Master’s Capstone II

Course-Based Option

从核心和/或重点选修课程中完成六个额外学分.

Application Requirements

以下是申请计算机科学硕士课程的要求: 

  • An online application
  • Official transcripts for all collegiate level coursework
  • 虽然建议拥有计算机科学或相关领域的本科学位, 没有计算机科学本科学位的学生可以申请,但必须提供课程证明或证书(例如Coursera), Edx, and Udemy) in programming language, data structures, and algorithm analysis. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00-point scale. UHart students in the accelerated 4+1 program must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be admitted to the master’s program.
  • A letter of intent as specified in the online application
  • Submit a resume/CV 
  • Submission of letters of recommendation(s) are optional
  • Submission of GRE test scores is optional


Additional requirements for international students:

  • 直接入学的英语水平考试成绩如下- PTE 51, IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL 79, or Duolingo 100 combined
  • 英语能力豁免适用于来自英语为第一语言的国家的申请人或在美国完成学士/硕士学位的申请人
  • 需要由国家证书评估服务协会(NACES)成员机构对每门课程的成绩单进行评估.

For more information about requirements and deadlines, visit Graduate Admission.

Tuition
2024年夏季、2024年秋季和2025年春季计算机科学硕士课程的学费如下:
Per Credit Rate
Computer Science, MS $907.00

Meet Your Success Counselor

Shannon Saleeba
Assistant Director of Graduate Success
Division of Graduate and Professional Studies

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Hawk Alumni Scholarship

立博体育官网完成学士学位的立博体育官网校友有资格获得25%的学费折扣 Hawk Alumni Scholarship for the Master of Science in Computer Science program. 奖学金将自动续期,直到学生完成学业并保持满意的学术成绩.

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