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Master’s in Computer Science at St. Mary’s

The Master of Science in Computer Science at St. Mary’s University prepares students to manage all aspects of a software development project — from analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance stages to management of quality, budgets, deliverables and deadlines. The program provides a deep understanding of the hardware and software components of computer systems and the following topics: 

Data communication and databases 
Hardware organization and operating systems 
Software analysis and design methodologies 
Software implementation and testing 

• Combined Degree Program

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  Students can pursue a combined five-year program to pursue a Bachelor’s and Master of Science in Computer Science. Combined degree programs allow undergraduate students to begin graduate studies in their junior year and pay the undergraduate tuition rate, a substantial savings. They also shorten the time it takes to earn two degrees.

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• Degree Plans

  Students take 33 credit hours of courses and may elect a thesis or project option. The thesis option consists of 27 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis direction. Non-thesis students must complete 30 credit hours of course work and 3 credit hours of a capstone project. 

  Students can also pursue a combined 5-year program:

  Combined Bachelor’s (various majors) and Master of Science in Computer Science

  The School of Law and the University also offer a joint program of study:

  Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Science in Computer Science

• Highlighted Courses

  Two Engineering elective courses are required. Some courses are offered in a hybrid or online format.

  Highlighted courses include:

  Advanced Computer Networks
  Advanced Software Engineering
  Hardware and Operating Systems
  Systems Analysis and Design

  See all course details in the catalog.

What can I do with a master’s in Computer Science?

Career Opportunities

Computer scientists are in high demand in organizations that develop or use software. Most companies have information technology (IT) departments or at least an IT expert on staff. Typical employers include computer companies, research and development laboratories, educational organizations, entertainment industries, aerospace contractors, financial institutions, telecommunication companies and government agencies. 

Computer Science professionals often work in jobs such as: 

Software development engineer 
Computer programmer 
Web developer 

International students must submit the TOEFL scores and show a minimum of 80 on the Internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test.

TOEFL score 80-82 is acceptable with the provision that the student takes EN6301 during the first semester at St. Mary’s University. As an alternative to the TOEFL, the international student can take the IELTS test and show a minimum score of 6.5 or better. A score of 6.0 is acceptable with the provision that the student takes EN6301 during the first semester at St. Mary’s University. No student will be admitted with a score lower than 6.0 on the IELTS test.

The third option for an international student is a Duolingo English test score of 115 or above.

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