BS/MS in Computer Science

This fast-track program enables well-qualified BS degree students in Computer Science to complete both the BS and the MS with nine fewer credits than if taken separately. Students will take three graduate courses as their CIS BS-degree technical electives. Students electing the BS/MS program are required to complete a Master’s thesis.

Eligibility

Current undergraduate Computer Science students (including transfer students) who are in progress towards completing their first bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply if they:

• have completed 60 credits towards the BS degree;
• have not taken and are not currently enrolled in more than one senior-level (400-level) or any graduate (500-level or above) course;
• have completed courses CIS 180, 181, 190, 272, 273, and 280 (or equivalents for transfer students);
• have a GPA of at least 3.000 in all CIS courses taken at the time of application;
• have completed MTH 181, MTH 182 and MTH 151/153, MTH 152/154 (or the equivalents for transfer students) with a GPA of at least 2.800.

Those interested should consult with the Computer Science Graduate Program Director or the Chairperson about their eligibility. Students apply for admission to the BS/MS program through the Office of Graduate Studies, submitting the regular graduate application with clear indication on the form that the applicant will be a BS/MS student and select the time of admission as when the applicant would normally begin a master’s degree, after meeting all BS graduation conditions. Applicants to the BS/MS program do not need to submit GRE score, TOEFL score, or recommendation letters. Application decisions are reviewed by the CIS Graduate Committee.