Who is the Master's in Computer Science program for?
Drexel’s College of Computing and Informatics’ (CCI) Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) is designed for students who hold a four-year bachelor's degree or master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in computer science, software engineering, or a related STEM degree.
Fast Facts
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Hours
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Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT)
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Time-to-Degree
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2-3 years (FT); 2-4 years (PT)
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Format
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On campus or online
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Term Starts
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Fall, Winter
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Hands-on experience
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Thesis option is available for those preparing for doctoral studies; Graduate co-op is available for on-campus, full-time students.
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Technical experience required?
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Yes. Students without a technical background will likely need to complete prerequisite courses.
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GRE required?
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Recommended for students with a GPA below 3.0 on the 4.0 U.S. GPA scale, or equivalent
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Meets F1 Visa STEM Requirements?
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Yes
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Master's in Computer Science Overview
The Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed to provide breadth of understanding in the core topics of computer science, in-depth advanced material, and a range of topics in the research areas of the faculty. A balance of theory and practice is presented, preparing students to perform cutting-edge research as well as training students to become practicing computer scientists or software engineers in business, industry, or government.
The program provides room for electives outside of Computer Science in an area to which you might want to apply your computing skills.
A thesis option is available to prepare students for doctoral studies or other research-oriented career paths.
Request More Information
Be in touch with us to get answers to all your questions! We can connect you with a Recruitment Specialist, one of our Graduate Dean’s Ambassadors, or a faculty member to help. Contact our graduate recruitment team at cciinfo@drexel.edu and we’ll get back to you soon.
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Master's in Computer Science Curriculum
IMPORTANT NOTE: Drexel operates on the quarter, not semester, system, offering classes during four, 10-week terms throughout the year. (You are not required to take classes every quarter, but students must complete the degree in 5 years.)
Our master’s degrees are 45 quarter credits (15 courses), which is equivalent to 30 semester credits (10 courses).
Drexel CCI’s innovative master’s curriculum is built for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to the evolution and pervasiveness of computing while offering a solid, comprehensive foundation in this discipline. Students are able to choose individual courses and electives and also have the option of selecting up to three integrated skills-based, multi-course certificates while completing this degree. Depending on your professional background and future goals, your Academic Advisor and faculty will guide you in course and/or certificate options and selection.
The certificates that may be applied to the MS in Computer Science, depending on your background and concentration, are:
Note: Certificates can only be used in pursuit of a master’s degree; they are not a stand-alone credential. To take advantage of a certificate program, you must apply and be admitted to a specific master’s degree program. No official credential will be issued by the University for a completed certificate alone.
Please visit the Drexel Course Catalog for a full description of each course and elective for this program. You can read about a specific certificate by clicking on the links above or on our website here.
Graduate Co-op
Full-time, on-campus students who are accepted for fall and winter term admissions can also choose a Graduate Co-op option. Please visit the Steinbright Career Development Center to learn more about cooperative education and its benefits.
Where Our Computer Science Graduates Work
- Lockheed Martin
- Facebook
- GoPuff
- Amazon
- AMD
- VUI Search
- Susquehanna International Group, LLP
Computer Science Career Outlook
Computer Science, like all disciplines within the computer and information sciences, has a very healthy employment outlook. Read more about this field and the places you can go with this master’s degree.
Admissions Requirements
Please visit our Graduate Admissions section for admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Finances
Tuition
Please visit Drexel’s official Graduate Tuition & Fees webpage. Note that this master’s degree requires 45 quarter credits.
Scholarships
There are a variety of sources of financial aid and scholarships to help you fund your master’s degree — explore them here.
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Schedule a Visit or Register for an Online Information Session
Learn more about the College of Computing & Informatics experience through an online information session or an in-person visit. Contact our recruitment team to schedule your visit today by contacting us at cciinfo@drexel.edu!
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