MA in Computer Science - (Thesis) in Round Rock United States | Texas State University

Texas State University | Round Rock United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 13,992
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Computer Science Department at Texas State offers innovative academic programs, committed professors, and state-of-the-art lab resources available both on-site and remotely. Together, these components give students practical opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge, equipping graduates with specialized skills for top-tier employment. The department's goal is to enhance understanding of computing through teaching, research, and community engagement to benefit businesses, public institutions, and the broader community. It aims to deepen expertise in applied computing research while equipping graduate students with robust technical abilities and effective communication skills.
The department features both tenured and tenure-seeking professors conducting studies in diverse fields including AI, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data systems, parallel processing, high-performance computing, human-computer interfaces, multimedia technology, software development, eco-friendly computing, and social computing. Research initiatives have secured funding from federal agencies like NSF, NIST, DOD, DOE, and tech leaders including IBM, Intel, and AMD. Faculty honors include NSF CAREER recognitions and prestigious fellowships from IBM and Google.
The M.A. in Computer Science program readies students for PhD studies, academic positions, professional roles in software development, and careers in digital investigation.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
background course work
GRE (general test only) with competitive scores in the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections
The GRE may be waived if the student holds a master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. If the student holds a master's or doctoral degree (or the equivalent thereof) from an accredited international institution, the GRE may be waived on an individual basis.

resume/CV
statement of purpose
three letters of recommendation

IELTS (academic) - overall scores required 6.5 and minimum individual module scores of 6.0
TOEFL iBT - overall scores required with a 78 overall and minimum individual module scores of (19 listening, 19 reading, 19 speaking, 18 writing)

Tuition USD 13,992

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