Jeffery Said:

What are the career opportunities after M.S in computer science?

We Answered:

The Master of Science program in Computer Science prepares individuals for a Ph.D. program, research careers in industry, or advanced technical positions in industry and government. The program is designed for students who offer evidence of above average scholastic ability at the undergraduate level. Upon completion of the M.S. program of study, the student will have knowledge in each of the following three core areas:

* Systems
* Programming Languages and Translators
* Theory and Complexity

and in one of these three areas:

* Computer Graphics
* Computer Networks
* Software Engineering

The student will also have a significant exposure to application areas that emphasize the integration of the core areas and will have the opportunity to participate in a research project under the direction of a faculty member. The student will also acquire advanced programming skills as a part of the program.
Completion of the M.S. program normally requires from one and one-half years to two years beyond the undergraduate degree but may require additional time for students whose undergraduate degree is in an area other than computer science. Two academic years usually are required for the completion of the M.S. degree if financial assistance is provided. Each candidate is required to complete specific course requirements and pass a final M.S. exam. The coverage of the exam depends upon the research option selected by the student. These options are described in detail below.