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Computer Science, MS
30
Total Credit Hours
2
Years (Avg.)
$534.75
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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Computer Science degree program at Marshall University provides focused and state-of-the-art technical expertise and other skills needed for building modern computer systems.

The emergence of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, mobile and location-based services, IoT, and protecting digital assets from online espionage necessitate advanced computing knowledge and skills.

Whether you want to build a financially rewarding career, kindle your entrepreneurial spirit through a startup, or simply want to make the world a better place to live and work, a master’s degree in computer science is a definite path.

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Program Highlights
Award Winning

Marshall University’s Online Master’s in Computer Science was ranked #1 by Fortune Magazine in 2024.

Career Options

Job growth in the Computer and Information Research Science field is expected to grow by 23% from 2022-2032, which is much faster than other professions.

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Our computer science program serves as a strong foundation for pursuing a PhD in computer science.

Featured Courses
CS 510 - Advanced Database Systems
This course introduces advanced topics in database systems including distributed systems, distributed databases, Big Data, cloud service, semantic web, web services, information security & privacy, and electronic commerce.
CS 515 - Data Mining
Covers (1) the process of knowledge discovery, (2) algorithms (association rules, classification, and clustering), and (3) real-world applications. Focuses on efficient data mining algorithms and scaling up data mining methods.
CS 600 - Advanced Web Technology
This course introduces modern web technologies and covers the concepts, practices, and technologies to design, develop, and manage scalable, reliable and secure web applications using client side and server-side programming, mobile technology, web services, rest services, and cloud services that are accessible to a large number of users.
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Career Opportunities

Marshall University Master of Science in Computer Science (MS in CS) degree prepares you for high tech careers in computing industry. The program also prepares students to subsequently pursue doctoral degree in Computer Science. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer and Information Technology Occupations in May 2023 was $104,420.

  • Computer system architecture
  • Database administrator
  • Information security manager
  • IT architect
  • Lead software engineer
  • Network manager
  • Senior system analyst
  • Software project manager
Program Information
Program Contact Information
Haroon Malik
304-696-2686
malikh@marshall.edu
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