About the course

This program is designed to provide post-graduate education for individuals seeking professional careers in computer science. Areas of emphasis are information systems, systems programming, computer networking, and algorithms. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree. Students in the Master's program may pursue either a thesis or non-thesis option. The thesis research substitutes for 6 credit hours of the program. Students who are interested in writing a thesis should contact a faculty member whose research interests overlap with theirs. This should be done during a student?s first semester of graduate study, so that thesis work can begin in the second semester 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$34,308

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Kentucky University

Admission requirements include a minimum 3.0/4.0 undergraduate grade point average and a minimum combined (V+Q) GRE score of 290, with the quantitative reasoning score being 148 or better and a verbal score of 139. In addition, applicants must have completed approximately two years of undergraduate study in computer science and mathematics, including a year of calculus. Minimum requirements include knowledge of programming in a high level language including data structures, computer organization, discrete structures, software engineering and operating systems.

　　Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

　　Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation

　　Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.)

　　GRE/GMAT scores, if required by program

　　Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization

　　English proficiency requirements (one of the following):

　　TOEFL, IBT ? 79

　　IELTS ? 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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

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