Master of Science in Computer Science

Computer technology has had a major impact on the modern world. Things like the internet, smartphones, and cyber security systems would not be possible without computing. A Master's in Computer Science from Governors State University can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this field. The MS in Computer Science program at GSU is designed to give students the knowledge and experience they need to demonstrate domain expertise and the ability to either continue educational training at the doctoral level or immediately work in the key economic sectors, such as government, business, industry, health care, and education. The program curriculum includes credits, courses, and a research thesis requirement. It also involves physical resources for comprehensive learning like labs/equipment and the diversity of the program faculty. Some of the common MS in Computer Science subjects at GSU include: Basic Programming Laboratory Programming Languages Theory of Computation Design and Analysis of Algorithms Mathematical Logic Discrete Mathematics Distributed Systems Computer Systems Verification Complexity Theory Operations Research Data Mining and Machine Learning Cryptography and Computer Security Probability and Statistics After completing an MS in CS at GSU, you will have a number of career options available to you. You could work in government, business, industry, health care, or education. You could also continue your education and pursue a doctorate.