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Master of Science in Computer Science

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Admission

Contact Information
Jodie Lenser ()
  • 201 Engineering Building West; Columbia, MO 65211
  • 573-882-3842
Computer Science admission page

Admission Criteria

  • Fall deadline: March 1
  • Spring deadline: October 1
  • Minimum TOEFL score: 577/233/90 (paper/computer/internet)
  • Minimum GRE score: V=25th percentile, Q=80th percentile, A=4
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours
  • Sufficient mathematics, computer science and/or computer engineering training

Required Application Materials

  • To the Graduate School (210 Jesse Hall; Columbia, MO 65211):
    • All required Graduate School documents
    • Written statement of purpose describing computer-related background, career goals and areas of technical interest (uploaded into the online application)
    • Minimum course requirement form (if applying without a BS in computer science), uploaded into the online application
  • Computer Science admission page:
    • GRE scores
    • 3 letters of recommendation

Additional information, including applications for financial support and information about specific GRE and TOEFL exam score requirements, can be obtained from the director of graduate studies at the contact information above.

Financial Aid from the Program

Some programs require an extra form or statement from those who wish to be considered for internal assistantships, fellowships or other funding packages. Check the program Web site or ask the program contact for details.

Fellowships, scholarships and teaching and research assistantships are available to qualified students. Applications must be received by March 1.

Graduation Requirements

All students completing a master’s degree must fulfill the following minimum requirements:

  • Earn 30 credit hours of course work approved by the CS department (they must include at least 15 hours of 8000-level courses (CS 8990 thesis research is counted in the required 15 credit hours)
  • GPA of 3.0/4.0 for all graduate level work attempted
  • Courses from other departments (up to 6 credit hours) will be considered for approval as part of a student’s MS degree program, provided these courses are germane to the student’s MS program and the approval is sought before the courses are undertaken.
  • Complete and defend a research thesis in the thesis option (three to six hours of CS 8990) or a project report in the non-thesis option (at least one hour of CS 8980)