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Auburn University - College of Engineering
Master of Science - Computer Science and Software Engineering - Online
Auburn, USA
DURATION
2 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Apr 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 949 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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About: The Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science and Software Engineering is offered online. This program focuses on advanced computing concepts and software development techniques, preparing students for future technological challenges. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, allowing you to work on real-world projects and learn from industry experts.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various careers, including software developer, systems analyst, IT project manager, or data scientist. The program provides a solid foundation for roles in software development, IT consulting, and technology management.
Introduction
- Auburn Engineering Online Graduate Programs ranked 17th by U.S. News and World Report (2022)
- Courses delivered by streaming video
Why this degree?
The Master of Science in CSSE provides online students an opportunity for advanced learning and creative research. Students will further their education through a balanced program in both instruction and research with the goal of achieving excellence in the field of computer science and software engineering. Online students can choose a non-thesis (courses only) or, with special permission from the department, the thesis option. They will be able to specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, computer networks, cybersecurity, databases and data science, human/computer interaction, and machine learning.
What can you expect?
Once admitted into Auburn Engineering's graduate program, you will work with the graduate program officer to create a plan of study.
Ideal Students
Who is eligible?
- Those who hold a bachelor's degree in computer science and software engineering or equivalent from an institute of recognized standing (transcripts required) are eligible.
- Applicants with degrees in other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated by the committee on a case-by-case basis.
- The GRE requirement is waived if you apply to the online CSSE master's program.
Admissions
Curriculum
- Online students can choose the non-thesis option, except with special permission from the department to complete a thesis.
- For the non-thesis option, students must complete 33 credit hours of graduate-level (6000 or above) course work with the following three required courses:
- COMP7270 Advanced Algorithms (3 hours)
- COMP7500 Advanced Operating Systems (3 hours)
- COMP7300 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 hours)
- The remaining eight (8) courses are at the discretion of the student and the director of graduate programs (a.k.a., GPO). All courses in the degree must be taken for a grade.
- A project (i.e., COMP7980) demonstrating mastery of software engineering is required for the M.S. (non-thesis) degree if M.S. non-thesis students are admitted prior to the fall 2018 semester. The COMP7980 project includes both software and a written report. A proposal supporting the project must be approved by the student's advisory committee before work on the project may start. The format for the proposal and the project report are determined by the student's major professor. The project report must be given to the department's graduate program office upon completion for filing as a technical report.
- For M.S. non-thesis students who are admitted in or after fall 2018, COMP7980/7986 is an elective course. These students are referred to as course-only M.S. non-thesis students, who don't need to submit (1) plan of study and (2) advisory committee selection forms. An approved Form 8 is no longer a requirement for non-thesis students.
- COMP7270 Advanced Algorithms (3 hours)
- COMP7500 Advanced Operating Systems (3 hours)
- COMP7300 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 hours)
- The remaining eight (8) courses are at the discretion of the student and the director of graduate programs (a.k.a., GPO). All courses in the degree must be taken for a grade.
- A project (i.e., COMP7980) demonstrating mastery of software engineering is required for the M.S. (non-thesis) degree if M.S. non-thesis students are admitted prior to the fall 2018 semester. The COMP7980 project includes both software and a written report. A proposal supporting the project must be approved by the student's advisory committee before work on the project may start. The format for the proposal and the project report are determined by the student's major professor. The project report must be given to the department's graduate program office upon completion for filing as a technical report.
- For M.S. non-thesis students who are admitted in or after fall 2018, COMP7980/7986 is an elective course. These students are referred to as course-only M.S. non-thesis students, who don't need to submit (1) plan of study and (2) advisory committee selection forms. An approved Form 8 is no longer a requirement for non-thesis students.
- The Master of Science degree (M.S.) requires a minimum of 30 graduate semester credit hours. The following courses are required:
- COMP7270Advanced Algorithms (3 hours)
- COMP7500 Advanced Operating Systems (3 hours)
- COMP7300 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 hours)
- COMP7990 Research and Thesis (6 hours)
- The remaining courses are at the discretion of the student and the director of graduate programs (i.e., GPO). All courses in the degree must be taken for a grade. The exception is COMP7990, Research, and Thesis, which is offered only in incomplete/complete format.
- A written proposal supporting the thesis must be approved by the student's advisory committee before work on the thesis may start. The format for the proposal and the thesis are determined by the student's major professor.
- COMP7270Advanced Algorithms (3 hours)
- COMP7500 Advanced Operating Systems (3 hours)
- COMP7300 Advanced Computer Architecture (3 hours)
- COMP7990 Research and Thesis (6 hours)
- The remaining courses are at the discretion of the student and the director of graduate programs (i.e., GPO). All courses in the degree must be taken for a grade. The exception is COMP7990, Research, and Thesis, which is offered only in incomplete/complete format.
- A written proposal supporting the thesis must be approved by the student's advisory committee before work on the thesis may start. The format for the proposal and the thesis are determined by the student's major professor.