This innovative on-campus degree program is currently only available to international students.
Computer science touches every industry and is a huge part of an organization’s success. Concordia University Chicago provides students with one of the best Master’s in Computer Science programs in the US. Students will be prepared not just to succeed in being hired in their desired computer science roles but will thrive in them. Such topics and fields that students will learn about include, but are not limited to, Software Engineering, Database, Website Development, Computer Networking, Cyber Security, Big Data, Cloud Computing and Mobile Application Development.
Technology is constantly growing, changing and evolving, and Concordia-Chicago ensures all of its coursework and technology is up-to-date and top-of-the-line. We believe in creating strong, innovative leaders who are masters of their fields. We strive to do that within our MS in Computer Science program, designed specifically for international students.
Graduates of the master’s in computer science program will possess:
The Master’s in Computer Science is designed to prepare international students with information on the latest research and theory in their chosen field, as well as practical, real-world applications of that knowledge.
Among the topics covered in this computer science master’s program are:
The computer science program includes 36 credit hours of coursework. With one course per eight-week term, students will complete the degree program within 2 years.
Demand is high for qualified professionals in fields related to computer science. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that Computer and Information Technology Occupations will increase faster than the average of all other occupations, which equates to around 377,500 openings projected for each year. Computer and Information Research Scientists, for example, are expected to have a growth rate of 23% by 2032 while Web Developers and Digital Designers are projected to grow by 16%.
Earning an MS in Computer Science prepares graduates for jobs such as:
| ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| CSC 6051 | Operating System II | 3 |
| CSC 6021 | Data Structures and Algorithms II | 3 |
| CSC 6022 | Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| Select Two Specializations (18 credits): | ||
| Software Engineering Specialization Courses | ||
| CSC 6160 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSC 6161 | Software Engineering II | 3 |
| CSC 6162 | Advanced Software Engineering | 3 |
| Database Design and Development Specialization Courses | ||
| CSC 6220 | Database Design and Development I | 3 |
| CSC 6221 | Database Design and Development II | 3 |
| CSC 6222 | Advanced Design and Development (Big Data) | 3 |
| Website Design and Development Specialization Courses | ||
| CSC 6350 | Website Design and Development I | 3 |
| CSC 6351 | Website Design and Development II | 3 |
| CSC 6352 | Advanced Web Design and Development | 3 |
| Computer Networking and Cyber Security Specialization Courses | ||
| CSC 6440 | Computer Networking and Cyber Security I | 3 |
| CSC 6441 | Computer Networking and Cyber Security II | 3 |
| CSC 6442 | Advanced Computer Networking and Cyber Security | 3 |
| Mobile Application Design and Development Specialization Courses | ||
| CSC 6530 | Mobile Application Design and Development I | 3 |
| CSC 6531 | Mobile Application Design and Development II | 3 |
| CSC 6532 | Advanced Mobile Application Design and Development | 3 |
| Students will also select 9 hours of breadth courses from the above list |
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If there is no interruption in your course of study at Concordia University Chicago, you are guaranteed there will be no increase in tuition rates. Contact us to confirm the current tuition and fees for the MS in Computer Science program. Students who enroll in the online master’s in computer science program as a degree candidate are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
To be considered for admission, international students must complete and submit all required admission materials as follows:
There is no application fee and no GRE requirement to apply for the Master’s programs at Concordia University Chicago.
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