About the course

Advance your career with a master's degree in computer science from one of the top computer science graduate programs in the nation. UMass Amherst's innovative, on-campus degree program will help you build sought-after skills and knowledge for research or industry.

　　Concentration in Data Science - For students interested in focusing their master's studies in data science, the college's Center for Data Science has developed a Concentration in Data Science.

　　Concentration in Security - The Concentration in Security provides students with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of information security with an emphasis on network, data, and software security.

　　Concentration in Field Experience - The Concentration in Field Experience provides students the opportunity to learn about the process of taking ideas from an academic setting and implementing them in a robust and maintainable fashion. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Spring (February), 2025	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst
Spring (February), 2026	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

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　　2 Letters of Recommendation (References can submit their letters through the online system, mail to the admissions office

　　Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association, or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned. The minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test and 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS. Students are required to submit an explanation that address any grades falling below a letter grade B or a GPA of 3.0 by US standards.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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