Computer Science MA

at Queens College, City University of New York

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.
 

• Matriculation is based on merit as judged by the Graduate Admissions Committee of the department. The committee will expect each candidate for matriculation to have an adequate mathematics background, including integral calculus, probability and statistics, and discrete mathematical structures.
• Matriculation requirements also include a working knowledge of at least one high-level, object-oriented programming language (some courses, including core courses, require knowledge of specific languages; consult the department for current requirements), assembly language programming, data structures, principles of programming languages, operating systems, computer organization, and theory of computation. A candidate who is partially deficient in the above requirements may, at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, be admitted subject to the requirement that the deficiencies be rectified. Appropriate means to fulfill this requirement are provided by the department. Courses taken to meet admissions deficiencies do not count toward the credit requirements for the degree; the average (mean) grade in these courses must be at least B (3.0), and each one of these courses must be completed with a grade of B– or better.

International Full Time Fees Per Year
$17,100

In support of their cutting-edge research projects, our accomplished faculty have won over $6 million in recent years from such organizations as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, DARPA, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the Army Research Lab, Google, and IBM.The dynamic and growing field of computer science provides opportunities for intellectual activity, research, and future employment. The aim of the master’s program is to prepare students for professional careers in private industry, government, and academe. For those who seek academic careers and opportunities for more advanced research, the master’s program may constitute a significant portion of the PhD program offered by the CUNY Graduate Center.