Master of Computer Science in Washington United States | Howard University

From leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare to utilizing blockchain for business expansion and disease prediction, computer science fuels economic progress and groundbreaking innovations. Our graduates gain the expertise to evaluate, create, and implement computing solutions for pressing worldwide challenges.
Howard University's Graduate School offers a Master of Computer Science (MCS) program that delivers rigorous training in developing and applying computing systems to address critical problems across healthcare, transportation, cybersecurity, data science, and other fields. Ideal candidates possess strong mathematical or programming skills, or academic backgrounds in computer science, mathematics, business, or related fields. Following in the footsteps of our successful alumni, you'll be equipped for careers in research, corporate settings, government roles, or doctoral studies. The program features two pathways: a thesis option (24 course credits plus 6 thesis credits) and a non-thesis option (33 course credits with an independent project and qualifying exam). Specializations include software engineering, cybersecurity, algorithms and machine learning, data communications, and computer systems. You'll collaborate with faculty advisors who consult for Fortune 100 companies in telecommunications, IT, and government sectors. Our professors specialize in diverse domains such as AI, machine learning, distributed systems, bioinformatics, human-computer interaction, and security. Washington DC's thriving job market offers abundant opportunities at federal agencies, tech giants like Amazon and Google, and innovative startups. Students may additionally pursue a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity to boost their professional credentials.