Master of Science degree in Computer Science

Master of Science degree in Computer Science is a 1 year Masters program taught at Kent State University, Kent, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. After completion of Master of Science degree in Computer Science you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Web Developer, Software Developer, Computer Systems Analysts, Computer System Administrator.

The Master of Science degree in Computer Science provides students with an educational and research environment to develop career paths through necessary training with emerging technologies. Graduates have the technical knowledge and skills necessary for success within the information and high technology industries.

The M.S. degree in Computer Science has two culminating options: thesis or non-thesis. Students planning to pursue a Ph.D. degree an/or academic research should select the thesis option. Students planning to pursue applied research and development in industry may select the non-thesis option. The thesis option requires original research and a written thesis. The non-thesis option requires a capstone project and an optional industrial internship.

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science degree in Computer Science at Kent State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Kent State University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Kent State University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science degree in Computer Science.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale 
• Core components of an undergraduate computer science curriculum¹
• Official transcript(s)
• GRE scores
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 525 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
  • Minimum 71 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
  • Minimum 74 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 50 PTE score
  • Minimum 100 Duolingo English Test score

Please check detail of study units at http://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/as/cs/computer-science-ms/#programinfotext

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate breadth-of-knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to advanced topics in computer science.
2. Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work and critical evaluation and synthesis.
3. Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of computer science.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Web Developer
• Software Developer
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Computer System Administrator

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.