Highland Heights,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science in Highland Heights United States | Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,584
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Computer Science (MSCS) program delivers a robust and well-rounded computing education, focusing on practical skills aligned with today's industry needs. Learners investigate modern and evolving fields while acquiring real-world software development expertise in disciplines like AI, cloud technologies, and information security.
Tailored for both computer science students and working professionals—including those transitioning careers—the MSCS helps individuals expand their knowledge, enhance their credentials, accelerate their professional growth, or enter the field. Accordingly, it welcomes students from varied academic backgrounds outside computer science, equipping them with foundational concepts to fill knowledge gaps. Meanwhile, required courses and electives offer thorough exploration of critical computer science disciplines.
Students can finish the MSCS program in as little as one year, creating an efficient, well-structured route to numerous computer science careers. While primarily taught on-campus, the program incorporates online course options for greater adaptability. The hands-on teaching methodology encourages active participation, teamwork with peers, direct mentorship from instructors, and experiential learning opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher among all undergraduate coursework. Students with a bachelor's degree who have a GPA below 3.0 but above 2.6 should contact the MSCS Program Director to be considered for regular admission. You will be asked to submit additional evidence of your potential for being successful in the MSCS program that is judged satisfactory by the MSCS Admission Committee. Such evidence may include previous graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution, graduate work at a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or above, work experience in a computer science field, GRE or GMAT scores, up to two letters of recommendation, and/or professional certifications.
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the exam results on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam. TOEFL scores must meet a minimum standard score of 550 on the paper version, 213 of the computer-based version, or 79 on the internet based (iBT) version. Applicants submitting the IELTS must achieve a 6.5 on the general band portion. Particular graduate programs may require higher minimum scores on either of these tests or specific minimum scores on the individual sections of the TOEFL.
Provisional admission may be offered to international students on a case-by-case basis with approval from the graduate program director. Please check requirements for your program of interest. Official test results should be sent to ISSS at the time of application. International students may substitute the Institutional TOEFL Exam only if it is taken at NKU through the American English Language Program (AELP) and by approval of the graduate program director. Applicants must score at least a 550.
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting the exam results on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam. TOEFL scores must meet a minimum standard score of 550 on the paper version, 213 of the computer-based version, or 79 on the internet based (iBT) version. Applicants submitting the IELTS must achieve a 6.5 on the general band portion. Particular graduate programs may require higher minimum scores on either of these tests or specific minimum scores on the individual sections of the TOEFL.
Provisional admission may be offered to international students on a case-by-case basis with approval from the graduate program director. Please check requirements for your program of interest. Official test results should be sent to ISSS at the time of application. International students may substitute the Institutional TOEFL Exam only if it is taken at NKU through the American English Language Program (AELP) and by approval of the graduate program director. Applicants must score at least a 550.
Tuition
USD
10,584