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Advance your career and increase your earning potential with a 100% online Master of Science in Computer Science degree from the University of Louisville. Our innovative curriculum and award-winning faculty provide an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

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Overview

The University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering has been educating technical professionals since 1924 and features classes and research taught by internationally recognized faculty as well as state-of-the-art computer and networking laboratories. The Master of Science in Computer Science program is available for interested individuals who have an adequate background, but do not necessarily have a baccalaureate degree in engineering or computer science. The program areas include foundations, software, analytics, electives and a project option. Students may complete the program entirely online, or combine online classes with on-campus classes.

For a complete list of course requirements, see the graduate catalog. Course descriptions can be found in the online schedule of courses.

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Career Opportunities

Computers are used in virtually every aspect of our lives today, from desktops at home and work to large systems supporting government and industry to supercomputers and grids of networked processors expanding the frontiers of science and technology. Not surprisingly, computer professionals are employed in a wide variety of environments, including computer and electronic product manufacturing, other businesses and industries, academia and government. Jobs for qualified computer scientists and engineers are among the fastest growing occupations.

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Admission

In addition to completing the application for admission and paying the $60 non-refundable application fee, applicants must provide:

• Evidence of a bachelor's degree and 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work
• General test score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) of 1000 (verbal + quantitative)
• Two recommendation forms

Prerequisites for those who do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science:

• Successful completion of CECS 121 (Program Design in C), 230 (Intro to C.S. & Engineering), 302 (Information Structures), 303 (Program Design in C++), 310 (Discrete Structures), 325, 335 (Design/File Structures), 420 (Design/Operating Systems) and 440 (Object Oriented Design) or their equivalents and IE 360 (Probability and Statistics for Engineers)
   

Credentials should be mailed to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292

Applications received at least six weeks prior to the beginning of a term will be given priority.

Conditional admission is possible. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you live outside of the United States and intend to complete an online academic program from your home country, be sure to view special requirements for international students.

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