Advance or Pivot in Your Career
The Master of Science in Computer Science program presents a balance of theory and practice, preparing you to perform academic and industrial research, as well as equipping you to become a practicing computer scientist or software engineer in industry or government. The program provides room for electives outside of computer science in areas aligned with your personal or professional interests. In addition, an integrated pathway exists for you if you do not have a significant computing background.
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)
Students must complete the degree in 5 years.
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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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Program Overview
SCIS has designed the Master of Science in Computer Science program to provide you with an essential cross-section 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.
Meet a Computer Science Student
Curriculum
Drexel SCIS’s innovative master’s curriculum is built for maximum flexibility and responsiveness to the evolution and pervasiveness of computing while offering you a solid, comprehensive foundation in this discipline. Please visit the Drexel Course Catalog for a full description of each course and elective for this program. Depending on your professional background and future goals, your Academic Advisor and faculty will guide you in course options and selection.
Please note: Drexel will transition to a semester calendar for all undergraduate and graduate programs beginning in August 2027. The course catalog linked above is the semester preview catalog, outlining the academic programs and pathways that will launch with semesters in Fall 2027.
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.
Career Preparation and Outlook
Computer Science, like all disciplines within the computer and information sciences, has a very healthy employment outlook.
Where Our Computer Science Graduates Work
- Lockheed Martin
- Facebook
- GoPuff
- Amazon
- AMD
- VUI Search
- Susquehanna International Group, LLP
Learn More About Computer Science Careers
Admissions
Requirements
Please visit our Graduate Admissions section for admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Finances
Please visit Drexel’s official Graduate Tuition & Fees webpage. There are a variety of sources of financial aid and scholarships to help you fund your master’s degree — explore them here.
Get in Touch
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 or complete this form and we’ll get back to you soon.
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