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Secure your degree to prepare for a move into a senior-level career with high salary potential. A master’s in computer science prepares graduates for lucrative, high-level careers in computer science. Computer scientists design new computer technologies to solve problems in business, healthcare, science, and education. This program is geared towards current industry demands and provides students with knowledge of the latest technology that is essential in many new areas, including computer and network service and consulting companies, financial institutions, health industries, natural science labs, and medical research labs, and other contexts where intensive manipulation of information is important.
The MS program consists of 30 graduate credit hours in Computer Science. The curriculum consists of six core courses and four elective courses. Students have the option to choose a thesis. The MSCS program is offered completely online to offer a flexible learning environment and is designed to extend opportunities to working professionals with busy schedules and/or families.
The online MSCS program offers the same affordable tuition rates to all registered students from anywhere in the state to all across the world. Our program was Rated #2 in the nation by Computer Science Degree Hub for being the most affordable MSCS program.
GSW's online Master of Science in Computer Science is affordable, accessible, and designed to meet your specific career goals no matter where you are! Throughout the program, you will gain the knowledge and skills that employers are searching for in today's rapidly growing tech industries, diving deep into areas such as:
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Explore a dynamic range of cutting-edge courses designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the fast-evolving field of computer science, including:
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSCI 6720 | Distributed Web Applications |
| CSCI 6420 | Data Mining |
| CSCI 6910 | Cloud Computing and Security |
| CSCI 6120 | Mobile Security |
| CSCI 6410 | Advanced Database Design |
Online Master of Science in Computer Science
Graduate Admissions & Application Process
229-931-4206
graduateadmissions@gsw.edu
MSCS Admissions Advisor
229-931-2365
jonathan.hobbs@gsw.edu
Nationally Ranked
Receive dedicated attention with small class sizes and one-on-one communication with faculty
Complete the entire MSCS program in two years or less with only 30 credit hours
Carefully designed and delivered in a convenient and efficient asynchronous delivery format
GSW has one of the most affordable MSCS programs at only $263 a credit hour increasing your ROI
Admission to the graduate program in computer science is limited to holders of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students wishing to apply to the College of Business and Computing graduate program at Georgia Southwestern State University must submit a completed admissions packet.
Students who meet the following admission requirements and who have fulfilled the prerequisite course requirements will be admitted as a regular graduate student. Names and numbers of the prerequisite courses need to be discussed with the graduate advisor.
Required Materials
The completed application packet, including all supporting documentation, must be received by the Office of Graduate Admissions by the deadline for each term. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions with questions. Applicants may apply for admittance during any semester. The complete admissions packet is comprised of the following:
3.25 GPA or Higher
3.00-3.24 GPA
2.7-2.99 GPA
Students can submit required items through the Document Portal using the same credentials used on the Admissions Application.
The two prerequisite classes to the MSCS program are shown below. Students who have previously earned a bachelor's degree in computer science have normally completed these prerequisites. Applicants whose academic record does not include some or all of the prerequisite courses listed below will apply as a graduate student in the online MSCS program, complete the prerequisites at the beginning of the program, and attain a GPA of at least 3.0 in the courses in order to continue. GSW will offer both courses online each semester. Students are required to have taken the following courses for admission:
Graduate Admission Deadlines
I like the online format. I am able to focus my attention in the day on my full-time job and then when I get home, focus on course work. The professors are passionate about the topics in the courses which makes it fun for me.