Master of Science in Computer Science – Vancouver

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Program Link:
http://ecs.vancouver.wsu.edu/computer-science-ms
Program Handbook:
Not available
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
0
Graduate Students in Program:
23
Students receiving assistantships:
12
Priority deadline:

  • Fall January 10
  • Spring July 1

Campus:

  • Vancouver

International Student English Proficiency Exams

  • 550 TOEFL Minimum score
  • 80 TOEFLI Minimum score
  • 7 IELTS Minimum score

Degree Description:

The Master of Science in Computer Science is a thesis program requiring a significant research project, as well as course work in the following general areas:
• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Parallel and distributed computing
• Computer networks
• Cloud systems
• Computer security
The program has a “Cloud Computing” theme. It refers to a modern set of technologies that span core areas of Computer Science, including computer theory, systems and networks, software development, big data and artificial intelligence. Our laboratories are equipped with 4 state-of-the-art computing clusters, with a total of 24 nodes, 396 cores, and more than 120TB of networked data storage.
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires 30 credit hours, including 21 hours of graded course work and 9 credits of thesis research (CS 700).
Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students.
The WSU Vancouver MS in Computer Science is designed and administered separately from the MS program in Pullman. If you designate the WSU Pullman program as your main objective, you will not be automatically considered by the Vancouver program unless you submit the specific documentation requested on our “How to Apply” web page (http://encs.vancouver.wsu.edu/how-apply). Except in rare cases, only those who indicate WSU Vancouver as their main objective will be prompted to submit any missing documentation so our Selection Committee can review their completed applications.

Admission Requirements:

The Master of Science in Computer Science is a thesis program requiring a significant research project, as well as course work in the following general areas:
• Algorithms
• Artificial Intelligence
• Parallel and distributed computing
• Computer networks
• Cloud systems
• Computer security

The program has a “Cloud Computing” theme. It refers to a modern set of technologies that span core areas of Computer Science, including computer theory, systems and networks, software development, big data and artificial intelligence. Our laboratories are equipped with 4 state-of-the-art computing clusters, with a total of 24 nodes, 396 cores, and more than 120TB of networked data storage.
The Master of Science in Computer Science requires 30 credit hours, including 21 hours of graded course work and 9 credits of thesis research (CS 700).
Teaching and research assistantships are available for qualified students.
The WSU Vancouver MS in Computer Science is designed and administered separately from the MS program in Pullman. If you designate the WSU Pullman program as your main objective, you will not be automatically considered by the Vancouver program unless you submit the specific documentation requested on our “How to Apply” web page (http://encs.vancouver.wsu.edu/how-apply). Except in rare cases, only those who indicate WSU Vancouver as their main objective will be prompted to submit any missing documentation so our Selection Committee can review their completed applications.

Student Learning Outcomes:

All graduates will be able to:

  1. Have a depth of knowledge in a specialty area of computer science
  2. Formulate and execute a research plan, including generating and analyzing research results
  3. Communicate effectively through oral presentations and publications
  4. Pursue professional development to meet the challenging demands and increasing responsibilities of a successful career in computer science

Contact Information:

Leslie Bilik-Thompson
Engineering and Computer Science Bldg. 201D
Vancouver, WA

360-546-9356