Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Computer Science - Cyber Security and Networking in Nashville United States | Tennessee State University
Tennessee State University
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Nashville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,358
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Computer Science Department provides a Master of Science program in Computer Science. This M.S. program enables both recent graduates and professionals with work experience to advance their careers while engaging with innovative computer science fields. Students can choose from three specialization tracks: (1) Data Science, (2) Cybersecurity and Networking, and (3) High-Performance Computing with Bioinformatics.
The Computer Science M.S. program features both thesis and non-thesis pathways. Participants must fulfill 33 credit hours, comprising 9 credits of foundational core courses, 12 credits in their chosen specialization, 6 elective credits, and either 6 credits of design-focused coursework (non-thesis) or 6 thesis credits (thesis option).
With advisor approval and department chair authorization, students may request substitutions for certain core course requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
1. Applicants must have an academic background that covers certain prerequisite knowledge in mathematics, software systems and computer programming, data structures, computer architectures, and computer networks. Student transcript should present evidence of the following courses with a grade of C or better:
a. Mathematical background: 8 credit hours of calculus and 3 credit hours of linear algebra.
b. Completion of undergraduate computer science prerequisites courses (or their equivalents): COMP 2240 (Computer Programming II), COMP 2400 (Computer Organization), COMP 3040 (Data Structures), COMP 3310 (Data Communications and Computer Networks), and COMP 4100 (Operating Systems).
2. The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related area with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95
a. Mathematical background: 8 credit hours of calculus and 3 credit hours of linear algebra.
b. Completion of undergraduate computer science prerequisites courses (or their equivalents): COMP 2240 (Computer Programming II), COMP 2400 (Computer Organization), COMP 3040 (Data Structures), COMP 3310 (Data Communications and Computer Networks), and COMP 4100 (Operating Systems).
2. The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related area with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
IELTS - 6.0, TOEFL - 71 (Internet-based Test), 525 (Paper Test), Duolingo test - 95
Tuition
USD
11,358