Thesis option

This track requires the completion of graduate course work (a minimum of 9 at the 6000 level in computer science lecture courses and one credit hour of CS 6010 Seminar), six to nine hours of research, and the successful completion and defense of a research thesis all to total 31 hours. Information about how theses are graded can be found in the thesis rubric.

Non-thesis option

This track requires the completion of 31 hours of graduate coursework (a minimum of 15 at the 6000 level in computer science lecture courses and one credit hour of CS 6010 Seminar).

Thesis

• 6 to 9 hours thesis credit CS 6099
• 9 hours 6000 level CS lecture courses
• 1 semester of seminar course CS 6010
• 3 hours out-of-department course
• CS 5200  - Algorithms
• Total 31 hours of graduate course work / thesis credit required

Non-Thesis

• 15 hours 6000  level CS lecture courses
• 1 semester of Seminar course CS 6010
• 3 hours out-of-department course
• CS 5200  - Algorithms
• Total 31 hours of graduate course work required

Minimum requirements for admission

Please contact Admissions at enrollment@mst.edu for admission requirements.

Knowledge of the following:

1. Strong math skills
2. Competency in a modern programming language
3. Computer science core including:
                   * Algorithms & Data Structures
                   * Computer Organization/Architecture
                   * Database & File Structures
                   * Discrete Mathematics & Automata
                   * Operating Systems
                   * Software Engineering

Program and application information

• Application deadlines and forms

Assistantship and fellowship opportunities

• National Physical Science Consortium Fellowship application
• Computer Science Graduate Assistantship application
  
  • GTA/GRA Assessment Procedures