About the course

Computer Science offers the Master of Science (M.S.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in computer science. The M.S. degree provides an intensive course of study in areas of faculty research interest. It provides the student with an excellent understanding of computer science that provides a solid foundation for many advanced jobs in the field.. Students are required to complete 30 semester hours in an approved program of study. The degree is offered with either a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis option requires 12 hours of 500-level (or above) courses plus 6 hours of thesis credit. The non-thesis option requires at least 15 hours of courses plus 3 hours of project credit. The M.S. degree is a program of graduate study that provides students with intensive preparation for advanced work and leadership in a variety of fields in computing. Helping students without computer science experience enter careers in technology ? The University of Maine accepts qualified students who do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science by providing them with a track to join the mainstream graduate program within one year of being admitted. Students are expected to have had at least one university-level programming course (with a minimum grade of B or better) when applying. The Master of Science student will explore topics in computer science more deeply than before, extending their undergraduate education and acquiring skills and expertise to further their careers. Their studies will be conducted under the direction of a faculty advisor who will help guide the student. An M.S. student can finish their studies by preparing and defending a master?s thesis, completing an applied master?s project, or pursuing a course-only option. If the student chooses to write a Master?s thesis they will work ly with other faculty on their three-member M.S. Advisory Committee. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Orono
Summer (May), 2024	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Summer (May), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono
Summer (May), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

A bachelor’s degree is required for ALL master’s, C.A.S., Ed.S., and doctoral programs.

　　Official transcript of all previous college or university work

　　TOEFL iBT - 80, IELTS - 6.5

　　Successful applicants will usually have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Normally, no applicant will be considered who has less than a 3.0 or less than a B average in undergraduate computer science courses.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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