Master of Science in Computer Science
Mission
The mission of the graduate program in Computer Science at CSULB is to provide a high-quality educational experience and the technical specialization required to become successful leaders in industry. The program also prepares the students to pursue advanced degrees if they so desire. The graduate program involves advanced courses in analysis and design in computer software and hardware. The students may choose to do a thesis or take a comprehensive examination as the culmination of their program.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the MS program will:
- have technical competency in their field of study.
- have technical knowledge and skills needed to conduct independent and/or innovative research.
- keep current with state of the art technologies and advancements in their area.
Admission Procedures
To be considered for admission the graduate applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science or sufficient background in computer engineering or computer science from a college or university with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter upper division major units attempted. The student should apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply. Do not send an application to the Department. International students should apply online at Cal State Apply.
Requirements
All deficiencies must be removed before attempting graduate-level courses.
Advancement to Candidacy
Students applying for advancement to candidacy must:
- have completed all undergraduate deficiencies with grades of “C” or better;
- have attained an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0;
- have completed at least 9 units of required courses applicable to the degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 for the completed units;
- and have their plans of studies approved by the CECS department graduate advisor.
