COMPUTER SCIENCE (MS)

Master’sMain CampusComputer ScienceThe Master of Science in Computer Science provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in planning, design, implementation, testing and management of computer systems and applications. These skills form excellent foundations for doctoral study, research or teaching in Computer Science, and are necessary for dealing with problems encountered in various computer applications in business, industry, and governmental agencies for those holding related technical or managerial positions.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Carmalita Govan, Graduate Program Coordinatorcgovan@uncc.edu704-687-7741

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(Note: For the Early Entry Program see the tab “Early Entry (4+1) Program”)

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, students applying for this program are expected to have knowledge of programming languages, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, or computer architecture.  The knowledge of calculus, discrete mathematics, and linear algebra typically attained in undergraduate education is expected, too.  Students without undergraduate prerequisite courses in computer science and mathematics may be instructed to demonstrate prior knowledge, as determined by the Graduate Program Director.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science is desired.  Individuals who have worked as professionals in the computer industry may be able to substitute work experience for some of the specific subject area admission requirements, subject to review by the Graduate Program Director.

Students must have an undergraduate grade point average of (or equivalent to) at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale) and a Junior/Senior GPA of at least 3.0.  A satisfactory GRE score is required for applicants who completed undergraduate degree outside of the United States.

Student admission will be based on:

1. Prerequisites
   • Math Requirement:
     • Calculus (6 hours)
     • Linear Algebra or Statistics
     • Discrete Mathematics
   • Computer Science Requirement:
     • Introductory Computer Science Course sequence (6 hours) ^[1]
     • Data Structures
     • Programming Languages ^[1]
     • Computer Architecture or Operating Systems
     • Additional courses in Computer Science
2. Undergraduate academic record
3. Reference letters
4. TOEFL scores (for international students)
5. GRE – A satisfactory GRE score is required for applicants who completed undergraduate degree outside of the United States
6. Statement of purpose

Students without undergraduate prerequisite courses in computer science and mathematics may be instructed to demonstrate prior knowledge, as determined by the
Graduate Program Director.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science is desired. Individuals who have worked as professionals in the computer industry may be able to substitute work experience for some of the specific subject area
admission requirements, subject to review by the  Graduate Program Director.

university of north carolina charlotte ms in cs gre requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for study toward a Master’s of Science in Bioinformatics: Under most circumstances, students admitted to the program will have:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another related field that provides a sound background in life sciences, computing, or both.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) and 3.0 in the major.
• A minimum combined score of 300 (new GRE format) or 1000 (old GRE format) on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE, and acceptable scores on the analytical and discipline-specific sections of the GRE. *GRE waiver for applicants with a 3.2 GPA from an accredited United States Institution or indicated on a foreign credential evaluation. *Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the GRE requirement is waived for all Fall 2021  and Spring 2022 applications. 
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Statement of purpose