Computer Science
Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.) ONLINE
More Information
About online education and registration:
Michele Sterling
(970) 491-2520
msterling@learn.colostate.edu
About the curriculum:
Dr. Dale Grit
Program Director
(970) 491-7033
grit@cs.colostate.eduJames Peterson
Program Advisor
(970) 491- 7137
peterson@cs.colostate.edu
About admissions:
Degree Overview
The Master of Computer Science (M.C.S.) is offered through the Department of Computer Science. This online professional degree is course work only and is available to qualified students across the world. In this graduate degree program, you will study topics such as object-oriented software design, software testing, network security, algorithms, and machine learning. Course work develops critical thinking, investigatory, and expository skills, while teaching you the foundations of computer science theory and application.
Computer science requires creativity, insights, background, and problem solving skills. Each new application, problem, and opportunity presents new problems, and this Master of Computer Science degree will help you learn how to find solutions. Throughout the classes, you will develop problem solving skills that entail a mixture of theory and application.
Because of its high quality program and a tuition rate well below the national average for regionally accredited schools, Colorado State University's Computer Science master's degree has been ranked a "Best Buy" by GetEducated.com.
Degree Benefits
By completing this flexible and convenient graduate degree, you will be closer to achieving your future goals without having to sacrifice your current responsibilities and commitments. There are many benefits to completing this online degree program:
- Gain knowledge that can be applied immediately to your career.
- Interact and network with others in your industry across the nation and around the world.
- Fit your classes around your needs and your schedule with the flexibility of online learning.
- Choose the order in which to take your courses — there is no set sequence to complete the degree.
- Learn from the highly qualified Colorado State University faculty members that are experts in the Computer Science field.
- Earn the same accredited degree and receive a Colorado State University diploma identical to that given to on-campus students.
- Learn anywhere and anytime and still receive many of the benefits of being an on-campus student.
- Participate in the CSU on-campus graduation ceremony. You can also view a live online streaming video of the graduation ceremony.
The Master of Computer Science is one of the best programs you can take online. You will get a high quality degree from a 1st tier college. I used my M.C.S. from CSU to pursue a doctoral program at Columbia University in New York. This could not have happened if I had earned an online degree from an average school.
- Henner Mohr, 2007 Computer Science Graduate
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.
Total Credits
39 credits
Tuition
$429 per credit
(financial aid available)
Time Frame
Can be completed in two years. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are required to complete the degree in two years.
Designed For
Computer industry professionals, IT workers wanting to improve their skills for advancement, and people with appropriate backgrounds who want to change careers into the computer science field.
What You Will Earn
You will earn the same Colorado State University degree that an on-campus student earns. The diploma and transcript will not say that the degree was delivered online or at a distance.