Northridge,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science in Northridge United States | California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Computer Science program welcomes students holding bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, as well as those from other disciplines who fulfill required preparatory coursework. Participants engage with fundamental graduate-level Computer Science courses and can choose from diverse specialized electives. Graduates pursue careers in software engineering, systems architecture, network administration, cybersecurity, and database management. This degree also serves as a foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in Computer Science.
The 30-credit Computer Science M.S. curriculum includes a 6-credit thesis requirement. Foundational coursework covers advanced topics in computational theory, algorithmic design, system infrastructure, network systems, and software development methodologies. Electives allow students to focus on specific specializations or create a comprehensive study plan aligned with their thesis focus.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
To be accepted into one of the Computer Science Masters degree programs you must have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or a GPA of at least 3.0 from your last 60 units of work, as calculated by the CSUN Admissions & Records Office, and in most cases you must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We expect GRE scores in all three sections to be at least or above the 50th percentile. Under some special circumstances, if your GPA is under 3.0 but above 2.5 you can still be admitted into one of the programs, but other parts of the application need to be well-above the minimum requirements.
Applicants with an undergraduate Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited Computer Science program are not required to provide GRE scores, if their undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher. All other applicants must send their GRE scores to CSUN.
Please note that you need to have completed two calculus courses and two programming courses in order to be considered for admission. The CSUN Admissions Office does not forward applications to the Computer Science Department until it receives all transcripts and supporting documentation. The Computer Science Department does not consider any application until the GRE scores have arrived. Questions regarding arrival of transcripts or GRE scores should be addressed to the CSUN Admissions Office.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
All OFFICIAL transcripts for any college or university courses you have completed in original language of issue. Your records must include official verification of degree completion.
Official English translations of all academic records.
To be accepted into one of the Computer Science Masters degree programs you must have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or a GPA of at least 3.0 from your last 60 units of work, as calculated by the CSUN Admissions & Records Office, and in most cases you must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We expect GRE scores in all three sections to be at least or above the 50th percentile. Under some special circumstances, if your GPA is under 3.0 but above 2.5 you can still be admitted into one of the programs, but other parts of the application need to be well-above the minimum requirements.
Applicants with an undergraduate Computer Science degree from an ABET-accredited Computer Science program are not required to provide GRE scores, if their undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher. All other applicants must send their GRE scores to CSUN.
Please note that you need to have completed two calculus courses and two programming courses in order to be considered for admission. The CSUN Admissions Office does not forward applications to the Computer Science Department until it receives all transcripts and supporting documentation. The Computer Science Department does not consider any application until the GRE scores have arrived. Questions regarding arrival of transcripts or GRE scores should be addressed to the CSUN Admissions Office.
Duolingo English Test - 105
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL Internet Based score - 79, TOEFL Paper-based score - 550
Tuition
USD
14,304