MSc in Computer Science (Non-Thesis) in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota | Vermillion United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 12,768
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 12% growth in computer and information technology jobs (approximately 546,000 new positions) between 2018 and 2028, significantly outpacing the average across all professions.

As a computer science graduate student at USD, you'll gain the expertise to thrive in this dynamic field. Master cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, computer vision, pattern recognition, data science, information retrieval, IoT, cybersecurity, and big data. Beyond theory, our extensive research and internship programs will teach you to tackle real-world challenges across various sectors. With this combination of practical experience and technical knowledge, you'll be well-equipped to excel in the expanding domains of computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and information security.

Earning a computer science master's degree opens doors to diverse career paths as technology increasingly transforms our society. You'll acquire fundamental knowledge to comprehend today's complex issues and develop tomorrow's innovative solutions. This 30-credit program provides both thesis and non-thesis options to suit your academic goals.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Official transcript(s) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree and previous graduate credit (in English or with translation). Transcripts must be complete (e.g., if currently enrolled, work-in-progress coursework must be included, foreign transcripts must include a grading scale, and for countries that issue, copy of degree certificate/diploma i.e., India, Nepal, etc.). The USD Graduate School and/or academic units retain the right to require credential evaluations from organizations, such as Educational Credential Evaluators/World Education Services (ECE/WES), for a student if such an evaluation is deemed necessary.
A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework is required for full admission. Each graduate program may admit students on provisional status per university policy.
Applicants with degrees from countries other than the United States who have obtained a high school diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an institutionally accredited American college or university or from an accredited institution in the approved list of English-speaking countries are not required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score. For all other applicants with degrees from other countries, a minimum score of 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT), 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), 8.5 on the TOEFL Essentials, 6.0 on the IELTS Academic, 53 on the PTE, or 110 on Duolingo is required for graduate admission.

Tuition USD 12,768

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