Computer Science (M.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Sungyong Jung, Department Head
Jun Huang, Assistant Professor and Graduate Coordinator
McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Daktronics Engineering Hall 214, Box 2222
605-688-4526

Program Information

The McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers the Master of Science in Computer Science. The program prepares graduate students for positions in the design and development of computer systems and applications in business and industry and for scientific positions in industrial or academic computing research. Areas of research interest within the department currently include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Applied Computing, Computer Security, Cloud and Mobile Computing, and Computer Networks.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science

Thesis: 30 Credit Hours
Non-Thesis: 30 Credit Hours

Core Requirements

CSC 7XX Electives Credits: 6

Select one of the following options

Thesis

CSC 798 - Thesis (COM) Credits: 1-9 (6 credits required)
Electives Credits: 18

Non-Thesis

Electives Credits: 24

Total Required Credits: 30 (Thesis & Non-Thesis)

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not required
TOEFL iBT: 4
TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
IELTS: 6.0
Duolingo: 100

Two letters of recommendation with at least one from an individual who can address the applicant’s technical knowledge background and ability to perform research, a research statement or statement of interest area, and transcripts are required.

Accelerated Master’s Program

The accelerated master’s program will be available to eligible SDSU students. Up to twelve (12) graduate-level credits may apply to the undergraduate degree as major requirements or electives with approval from the student’s academic advisor, department head/school director, and college dean. Students must follow SDSU Policy 2:22 Use of Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Degree Requirements.

General Requirements

Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate coursework. For additional information, refer to the Master’s Degree Requirements .