Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
|
Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
14,482
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program at Illinois State equips you with essential knowledge and skills to explore critical computer science topics, preparing you for successful careers or further academic pursuits. Our curriculum focuses on building core computer science principles while applying these fundamentals to cutting-edge technologies. The program caters to diverse learners, from working professionals aiming for career growth, to graduates seeking to deepen their undergraduate studies or prepare for PhD programs, as well as career changers entering the computer science field.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A student applying to a master's program must:
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. GPA
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program.
GRE
Submit your score from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Revised General Test.
Admitted students typically meet or exceed Quantitative score of 155, and combined Verbal + Quantitative score of 300.
Academic Background
This program requires an undergraduate degree in computer science or closely related areas. If you lack sufficient background, you will need to complete fundamental courses before enrolling in the MS Computer Science degree courses. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. GPA
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program.
GRE
Submit your score from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Revised General Test.
Admitted students typically meet or exceed Quantitative score of 155, and combined Verbal + Quantitative score of 300.
Academic Background
This program requires an undergraduate degree in computer science or closely related areas. If you lack sufficient background, you will need to complete fundamental courses before enrolling in the MS Computer Science degree courses. In addition to the overall university requirements above, international students must also:
present a TOEFL score of no less that 79 on the internet-based test (iBT) or 550 on the paper-based test, or present an overall band score of no less than 6.5 on the IELTS exam. Some departments require higher English proficiency exam scores.
provide a copy of a current and valid passport
Tuition
USD
14,482