About the course

The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in Computer Science that are selected according to the goals of the student. Master students may choose between a professional degree with a General concentration or a more specialized Research concentration. The program of study of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer Science includes advanced courses in Computer Science and significant scholarly research in Computer Science, presented in a dissertation. Starkville-campus and online programs are available.

　　The department?s core research areas include the following

　　Artificial Intelligence

　　Computational Science

　　Graphics

　　Human-Centered Computing

　　Software Engineering

　　Systems & Security

　　These core competencies support research applications in areas such as Bioinformatics, Visualization, Computer Security and Forensics, Human-Computer Interactions, Robotics, and High-Performance Computing. Faculty, research assistants, thesis students, and dissertation students participate in a wide variety of research projects. Many research projects are multi-disciplinary or multi-specialty in nature. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$49,580

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

A graduate from another institution seeking admission to graduate school at Mississippi State University must provide official transcripts from the college which the applicant is attending or has attended and from which he/she will receive or has received a bachelor’s degree.

　　Applicants to Mississippi State University must compose and submit a statement of purpose.

　　Three letters of recommendation are required to process applications and must be submitted electronically.

　　Prospective students should upload a resume/curriculum vitae during the online application process.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5

　　M.S. CS and CYSO applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work and complete the GRE with a competitive score before admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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