Program Overview
The Computer Science at University of North Carolina Charlotte is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, 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 Science 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Charlotte, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer Science 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
- ITCS 6112 Software System Design and Implementation
- ITCS 6114 Algorithms & Data Structures
- ITCS 5102 Survey of Programming Languages
- ITCS 6182 Computer System Architecture
- ITCS 6100 Big Data Analytics for Competitive Advantage
- ITCS 6155 Knowledge Based Systems
- ITCS 6157 Visual Databases
- ITCS 6160 Database Systems
- ITCS 6161 Advanced Topics in Database Systems
- ITCS 6162 Knowledge Discovery in Databases
- ITCS 6163 Data Warehousing
- ITCS 6190 Cloud Computing for Data Analysis
- ITCS 6265 Advanced Topics in Knowledge Discovery in Databases
- ITCS 5145 Parallel Computing
- ITCS 5146 Grid Computing
- ITCS 6132 Modeling & Analysis of Communication Networks
- ITCS 6166 Computer Networks
- ITCS 6167 Advanced Networking Protocols
- ITCS 6168 Wireless Communications
- ITCS 5121 Information Visualization
- ITCS 5122 Visual Analytics
- ITCS 5123 Visualization and Visual Communication
- ITCS 6120 Computer Graphics
- ITCS 6124 Illustrative Visualization
- ITCS 6126 Large Scale Information Visualization
- ITCS 6127 Real-time Rendering Engines
- ITCS 6128 3D Display and Advanced Interfaces
- ITCS 6140 Data Visualization
- ITCS 5152 Computer Vision
- ITCS 6050 Topics in Intelligent Systems
- ITCS 6111 Evolutionary Computation
- ITCS 6125 Virtual Environments
- ITCS 6134 Digital Image Processing
- ITCS 6150 Intelligent Systems
- ITCS 6151 Intelligent Robotics
- ITCS 6152 Robot Motion Planning
- ITCS 6156 Machine Learning
- ITCS 6158 Natural Language Processing
- ITCS 6267 Intelligent Information Retrieval
- ITCS 6500 Complex Adaptive Systems
- ITCS 5133 Numerical Computation Methods and Analysis
- ITCS 5180 Mobile Application Development
- ITCS 5230 Introduction to Game Design and development
- ITCS 5231 Advanced Game Design and Development
- ITCS 5232 Game Design and Development Studio
- ITCS 5235 Game Engine Construction
- ITCS 5236 Artificial Intelligence for Computer Games
- ITCS 5237 Audio Processing for Entertainment Computing
- ITCS 6153 Neural Networks
- ITCS 6159 Intelligent Tutoring Systems
- ITCS 6165 Coding and Information Theory
- ITCS 6222 Biomedical Signal Processing
- ITCS 6224 Biomedical Image Processing
- ITCS 6226 Bioinformatics
- ITCS 6228 Medical Informatics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor\'s degree in a high quality program in computer science or satisfactory completion of the Advanced GRE in computer Science may be substituted for some or all of the subject area admission requirements. Individuals who have worked at a high professional level in the computer industry may be able to substitute work experience for some of the specific subject area requirements, subject to review by the Department Graduate Committee.
Student admission will be based on:
1. Prerequisites
+ Math Requirement:
- Calculus (6 hours)
- Linear Algebra or Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
+ Computer Science Requirement:
- Programming Languages
- Data Structures
- Computer Architecture or Operating Systems
- Additional courses in Computer Science
+ A B.S./B.A. degree in Computer Science or a satisfactory score in the Advanced GRE (Computer Science) may substitute the Computer Science requirements above.
2. Undergraduate academic record
3. Reference letters
4. GRE, TOEFL (for international students) scores
5. Statement of purpose
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,147 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 2,004 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of North Carolina Charlotte 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 University of North Carolina Charlotte
University of North Carolina Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree...
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