Master of Science 

Computer Science – MS7260 (thesis), MS7240  (non-thesis)

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
1 Ohio University
Stocker Center 329
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1568
eecs@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring

Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None

Program Overview

Our mission is to educate computer science professionals to become leaders in industry, government, and university positions, who are committed to the highest standards of professional ethics, lifelong learning, and improving the human condition.

The program leads to a Master of Science degree in computer science. Students take graduate level work in computer science that builds a foundation for the discipline—the theory of computation, algorithm design, and operating systems. Students then take coursework that builds a depth of understanding of computer science. Students select from graduate courses in artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, computer graphics, computer networking, computational complexity, medical imaging, real-time systems, parallel computing, and software engineering. For the thesis track students complete 9 hours of research resulting in a master’s thesis.

This is a full time program. Normative time to completion is 2 years.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will achieve mastery of graduate level concepts in mathematics and analysis related to Computer Science.
• Students will demonstrate a mastery of graduate level technical writing.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to complete significant and advanced Computer Science projects.

Opportunities for Graduates

Students who complete the master’s degree in Computer Science take positions in industries that employ computer scientists: the internet industry (Google, Facebook, Amazon.com, etc.), the telecommunications industry (Verizon, Nortel), aerospace industry, and may other industries. Students with a master’s degree may choose to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Further Information

Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/engineering/eecs/academics/graduate/computer-science

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission should hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field (mathematics, software engineering, computer engineering) and should submit scores from the Graduate Records Exam (GRE) general test. (However, students who graduate from ABET accredited programs in engineering or computing programs are not required to submit GRE scores.)  Students must also provide three letters of recommendation. Students whose native language is not English must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Admission and support (tuition scholarships, research and teaching assistantships) are competitive. Letters of recommendation, undergraduate transcripts, grade point average (GPA), GRE, and TOEFL scores are all considered when determining admission and financial support.

International Students

This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.

Graduation Requirements

The M.S. in Computer Science requires a minimum of 30 credit hours (thesis option) or 36 credit hours (non-thesis option) as follows: