Mar 28, 2024  
UofM 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
UofM 2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, (MS)


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Master of Science


Admission Requirements


  1. GRE scores.
  2. Two letters of recommendation.
  3. An undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 6 on IELTS (for students whose native language is not English).
  5. A statement of purpose.

Prerequisites


  1. One year (8 credit hours) of calculus and one semester (3 credit hours) of linear algebra (Students without the calculus and/or linear algebra prerequisites may be admitted on an individual basis, but any deficiency must be corrected within their first semester.)
  2. Satisfactory completion of the following courses (or their equivalents): COMP 1900, 2150, 2700, and 3410 (None of these courses may be used to fulfill degree requirements).

Program Requirements


Satisfactory completion of 33 credit hours of graduate course work and a passing grade on a comprehensive examination, both approved by the department. The course work must include the core requirements and either a Master’s project or a Master’s thesis. At least 27 credit hours of course work must be from the 7/8000 level and at most 6 of the hours may be from any combination of COMP 6901 , COMP 6911  , COMP 7901 , COMP 7980  and/or COMP 7996 .

Core Requirement


Four courses must be completed within the first 27 hours of credit in the program, unless an extension is granted by the student’s advisor. At least three core courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better.

Project/Thesis


NOTE: Theses must follow the Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide

Retention


Students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.0 to continue in the program.

Note


Students who are requesting credit transfer from another graduate program must submit an application during the first semester in the program. The application will be evaluated by the student’s advisor and the graduate coordinator in order to determine the number of credits that can be transferred towards completion of the degree requirements. Courses from other departments may also be used to satisfy degree requirements, if relevant and approved by the academic advisor prior to enrollment in the courses. The number of credit hours transferred is limited by the Graduate School.

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