693260 - Computer Science (MS)
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Application Deadline
Fall: December 15
Contact Information
2248 TMCB
801-422-1472
graduate@cs.byu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Foreign Credentials
Applicants with foreign credentials must complete a foreign credential evaluation BEFORE the application deadline in order for their application to be considered complete. We recommend using IERF and that you request to have the official evaluation report sent electronically to BYU Graduate Studies. Please plan accordingly as this process may take 6 weeks or longer to complete.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Mission Statement
Students in the Master of Science program in the Computer Science Department are prepared to be technical problem solvers, are competent in the state of the art, and have mastered a particular aspect of Computer Science. All students are active in at least one of the Department's research labs and work closely with a faculty advisor in the completion of their M.S. thesis. Consequently, they are able to engage in further research where computers will have a significant impact. M.S. graduates are an asset to their employers as they demonstrate increased insight into solving problems, and are able to manage and complete significant projects. Graduates are prepared with a solid background in both theoretical foundations and practical training for the lifelong learning necessary in this fast-moving field.
Requirements for Degree
Thesis Option
Credit hours (30): minimum 24 course work hours plus 6 thesis hours (course).
Students must take at least one course from three of the breadth groups
Only one course may be used
No more than three 400-level CS courses
Thesis: departmental acceptance of thesis proposal before beginning thesis research. Six credit hours of course; propose, present, and defend thesis to MS committee
Examinations: oral defense of thesis.
While in the MS program, students are expected to make steady and satisfactory progress toward their degree. Progress reviews take place twice each year. Students who fail to make appropriate progress will be dropped from the program.
Project Option
Credit hours (33): minimum 30 course work hours plus 3 project hours (course)
Students must take at least one course from each of the breadth groups
Only one course may be used
No more than three 400-level CS courses
Project - 3 credit hours of course; present project and write up (10 pages) to MS Committee
