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Master of Science in Computer Science

Master of Science in

Computer Science

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About the Master of Science in Computer Science Program

Welcome to the Master of Science in Computer Science program (MSCS) at Texas A&M University - San Antonio. The program is designed to prepare graduate students with the necessary knowledge and skills in current computing and information systems as required by business, government, and academic research.

The program offers course in specific current technology fields including cybersecurity, mobile computing, big-data systems, cloud-based systems and enterprise systems.

Career Opportunities

  • Software Developer
  • Network Administrator
  • Research Computing Researcher
  • Cybersecurity Researcher
  • Data Analyst

Application Instructions

  • Complete the GradCAS application
  • Submit application fee ($49 for domestic; $69 for international)
  • Submit the following required documents:
    • Official e-transcripts from all US institutions attended are to be sent to GradCAS through their online order portal. If your institution does not have official e-transcripts available, they can be mailed to the GradCAS processing center.
    • International student submission details can be found here.
  • Curriculum Vitae or résumé
  • Supplemental Information Form:
    • We strongly encourage contacting potential faculty mentor(s) prior to applying to the program to ensure sufficient space in Faculty labs and compatibility of research interests. Please select up to three faculty members in ranking order of priority.
    • Thesis Track Applicants: This form will also be used to indicate if they would like to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship.

Scholarships

Texas A&M University-San Antonio offers Graduate Merit Scholarships to new master's students. These scholarships provide $1,000 for the first academic year and make recipients eligible for in-state tuition. Students can combine these Graduate Merit Scholarships with departmental scholarships or graduate assistantships for additional financial support.

Prerequisites

  • BS in Computer Science
  • 3.0 composite GPA from upper division Math or Computer Science classes

Conditional Admittance

  • 2.5-3.0 composite GPA (Computer Science degree)
  • 3.0 composite GPA from undergraduate degree other than Computer Science

The Department has the right to examine students’ prerequisites, accept equivalent hours, or require additional work.

*Students falling below the GPA minimum are encouraged to apply. Students are evaluated holistically based on several criteria.

Program Details

Courses Offered

  • Face-to-face
  • Flexible full-time or part-time enrollment

Degree Tracks

  • Thesis Track: 30 credit hours (CH)(including 6 hrs of thesis work)
  • Non-Thesis Track: 30 CH

Two Concentrations

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Information Systems

Average Time to Complete: 1.5 Years

Degree Pathways

  • B.S.
  • B.B.A.