M.S. in Computing 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Utah |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Computer Science and Information SystemsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose: The program in computing reflects an increasing interest in the tools of computer science as applied to a variety of application areas, and reflects the diverse strengths of the School of Computing across many disciplines that use computing. The purpose of the MS degree in computing is to expose students to cutting edge research in a specific (often multidisciplinary) area of computing, with this breadth reflected in their coursework and/or thesis/project work. Learning Outcomes: To demonstrate some mastery of a specific focus area in computing, and additionally mastery of at least one subtopic in this area if choosing the project/thesis option For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to conduct independent investigations and advance the state-of-the-art in this focus area To be experienced in leading and participating in research projects in this focus area For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to adapt to and assimilate new developments in the state-of-the-art, across the different disciplines that come together to form this area For students having chosen the thesis option: to be able to communicate advanced research concepts to both specialized as well as general audiences, in both written and oral form, to audiences across the different disciplines that form this area

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Study Level

Masters

Program Purpose: The program in computing reflects an increasing interest in the tools of computer science as applied to a variety of application areas, and reflects the diverse strengths of the School of Computing across many disciplines that use computing. The purpose of the MS degree in computing is to expose students to cutting edge research in a specific (often multidisciplinary) area of computing, with this breadth reflected in their coursework and/or thesis/project work. Learning Outcomes: To demonstrate some mastery of a specific focus area in computing, and additionally mastery of at least one subtopic in this area if choosing the project/thesis option For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to conduct independent investigations and advance the state-of-the-art in this focus area To be experienced in leading and participating in research projects in this focus area For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to adapt to and assimilate new developments in the state-of-the-art, across the different disciplines that come together to form this area For students having chosen the thesis option: to be able to communicate advanced research concepts to both specialized as well as general audiences, in both written and oral form, to audiences across the different disciplines that form this area

Admission Requirements

6.5+
All international graduate applicants to the University of Utah must meet the following minimum Graduate School requirements: A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. college or university or from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education in their home country. The Office of International Admissions will determine if applicants with international degrees meet the Graduate School's requirement of a recognized bachelor's degree. At least a 3.0 or higher undergraduate weighted mean GPA on a 4.0 scale. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated for the last two years attended if schooling was done at a foreign institution, and based upon the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) if the student attended a U.S. institution. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the TOEFL PBT (paper-based).

2 Years
Jan-2000

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