M.S. in Computer Science: Computer Systems
Major Requirements (6 Credits/2 classes)
The following two (2) courses are required by the program:
Important
COMP 460: Algorithms and Complexity has the prereq COMP 363: Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms.
Note
Students may petition the GPD to substitute COMP 460 with an extra course from the cybersecurity concentration list below.
Either class above can be substituted with another graduate course under the discretion of GPD if students had their equivalent in their undergraduate program.
Computer Systems Concentration (12 Credits/4 classes)
Note
COMP 410: Operating Systems is a required course for the Computer Systems Concentration
COMP 410: Operating Systems (Required)
The department may declare that other newly created permanent courses may count. Similarly, some Topics in Computer Science offerings (temporary courses) may also be designated. Students are responsible for verifying any such substitutions in advance with their Graduate Program Director.
General Electives (12 credit hours/4 classes)
MSCS students must take 12 credits of other electives.
Electives can be any COMP 400 level class, except the preparation courses (COMP 400A, COMP 400B, COMP 400C, COMP 400D, COMP 400E)
The elective course options are common for all programs, differing only in the total number of credits required.
There are numerous options for independent study, including a programming project, research, or a service-oriented project.
Note
Students may take up to a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMP 490: Independent Project and/or COMP 499: Internship.