Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Computer Science program prepares students for professional careers in business, industry, or government by providing comprehensive knowledge of computer science principles and their practical applications. Focusing on applied computer science, the curriculum emphasizes software engineering, programming techniques, computer architectures, and real-world implementations. Students gain hands-on experience through substantial software or hardware projects that encompass system analysis, architectural design, performance assessment, and final deployment. The Computer Science Department embraces diversity and evaluates applicants based on personal qualifications. Stony Brook University maintains a strict non-discrimination policy, prohibiting bias based on race, gender, gender identity/expression, religion, age, ethnicity, disability, marital/family status, genetic information, criminal history, domestic violence survivor status, veteran/military status, or any other legally protected characteristic in all university operations, including academic programs and employment practices.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs are handled separately by the departmental admissions committee. The requirements for admission to graduate study in computer science include:
A. Bachelor's Degree: A bachelor’s degree, usually in a science or engineering discipline or in mathematics, is required. The transcript should show a grade average of at least B (3.0/4.0) in all undergraduate coursework, and in the science, mathematics, and engineering courses.
B. Basic Mathematics: Two semesters of college-level calculus, plus a course in linear algebra. Also desirable is a course in either probability theory or probability and statistics.
C. Minimal Background in Computer Science: As a measure of that background, the student must satisfy five of the following proficiency requirements: The student must have at least undergraduate level proficiency in the core computer science areas. If the student does not have a degree in computer science, he/she must demonstrate this proficiency via junior/senior undergraduate level coursework or relevant job/project experience preferably in the following core computer science areas: discrete mathematics, theory of computing, algorithms, programming languages or compilers, computer organization/architecture and operating systems. If exposure is lacking in one or two of the above areas, similar level of exposure in the following areas may be acceptable instead: computer networks, artificial intelligence, databases, computer security or computer graphics. Note that mere programming experience is usually not considered sufficient.
D. All applicants to the M.S. or Ph.D. program must submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the general aptitude tests. Applicants are encouraged to submit GRE test scores for the advanced examination in Computer Science as well.
E. Acceptance by the Computer Science Department and Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
24,490