Program Overview
The Computer and Information Sciences at College of Charleston is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer and Information Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charleston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer and Information Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- preparing the next generation of scholars and professionals capable of conducting basic research and extending the current knowledge base in the discipline
- discovering and disseminating new knowledge in the field of computer science through research and scholarship
- preparing innovators who can communicate their ideas and who understand their responsibilities as computer and information science professionals in a global society
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A minimum GRE composite score of 300
- Re?sume?
- Official transcripts
- Coursework or acceptable work experience in:
- basic computing architecture
- object-oriented programming
- discrete mathematics
- data structures
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,249 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,262 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact College of Charleston directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston
Charleston, United States
College of Charleston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months