Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science

Mississippi State University

Starkville, Mississippi, USA
Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student
  • The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or a courses-only option
  • The department’s core research areas include the following-
    • Artificial intelligence
    • Computational science
    • Graphics
    • Human-centered computing
    • Software engineering
    • Systems & Security
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1746042 INR
Hostel & Meals639092 INR
Insurance146773 INR
Transportation169331 INR
International Student Charge21972 INR
Personal Expenses227190 INR
Books87888 INR
Capital Improvement Fee7324 INR
Student Activities Fee732 INR
Total1300302 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree
  • Applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work
  • A student who wishes to study Graduate Computer Science (MS) must have the ability to develop and analyze software for their study
    • Understanding the interface between computer hardware and software is required as is some mathematical fluency:
      • Two semesters programming with some OO
      • Data Structures
      • Operating Systems Fundamentals
      • Basic Computing Theory
      • Mathematics for Computer Science
ExamsTOEFL: 79

IELTS: 6.5

GRE: Accepted
  • Under normal circumstances, admissions require a GRE score, but due to COVID-19, the BCoE has waived this requirement through Fall 2021

Additional info
  • ELP waiver- Applicants who hold one or more degrees (baccalaureate or higher) from a college or university where English is the medium of instruction (as documented by an official statement from the college or university) are not required to submit English language test scores
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