MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (MSCS) PROGRAM

EXPERIENTIAL ON-CAMPUS MS COMPUTER SCIENCE

Located in the vibrant Boston area, a global hub of innovation, our immersive two-year, on-campus MS Computer Science program is designed for innovators, problem solvers, and leaders in technology – those that want to shape the future, not just keep up with it. Experiential education is required throughout the entire program.  Whether you are launching your career or advancing in your field, our program equips you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

The Curry College MS Computer Science program will empower students to apply principles of computer science, mathematics, algorithms, and software development to design, implement, test, and evaluate technology solutions using industry-standard programming practices, problem-solving methodologies, and algorithmic techniques in a variety of domains. In an era of unprecedented data availability and rapid technological advancement, our curriculum emphasizes the critical competency of analytics through hands-on, experiential learning, while collaborating with a diverse cohort of future leaders from around the world, engaging in real-world global case studies and projects that provide an international perspective. From the beginning of the program experiential learning and experiences are an integral part of the Experiential On-Campus MSCS.  You'll master the skills to handle, analyze, and interpret data to drive strategic insights in a global context.

Our program integrates essential skills throughout the curriculum, ensuring you not only gain theoretical knowledge but also the practical experience and global awareness to apply it immediately. Prepare to graduate career-ready, equipped with the analytical capabilities, strategic leadership skills, and global perspective to make a significant impact in today's interconnected business world.

The Curry College Experiential on-Campus MS Computer Science is a STEM designated degree program.

The MS Computer Science coursework consists of 8-week sessions for a total of 30 credits including six hours of required experiential education.

Application for Admission and Enrollment

Curry accepts applications on a rolling basis. Admissions decisions are normally made within 3 to 5 business days of the receipt of all application materials.

Admission Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a recommended 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale.  Applicants earning a GPA of less than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in their bachelor’s degree will be evaluated individually.

• Sealed official undergraduate transcript(s) and any graduate transcript(s) sent to Curry College directly from the academic institution(s)

• Personal essay (Optional)

• Resumé

Applicants who do not have a BS in CS or a related technical discipline, or a strong minor in CS or a related technical discipline, must complete proficiency tests in five areas to enter the program. If they do not pass the tests, they must complete the following “bridge” classes at Curry before beginning the MSCS.

CS 2789- Programming and Problem Solving

CS 3500- Object Oriented Programming

CS 2300 - Scripting

AC 2020- Database Concepts

MATH 2160 Discrete Math or MATH 2130 Calculus I

MSCS Course Transfer Policy

At the discretion of the Director of Graduate Programs in Business, up to two courses may be considered for transfer into the program. Transfer credit will be evaluated for relevancy to the Master of Business Administration Program. Students must have received a grade of “B” or better. Once a student is matriculated at Curry College, no transfer credit will be allowed. To have coursework reviewed for transfer credit, students must submit all original syllabi and transcripts. All decisions are final.

Grades and Academic Standing

The minimum passing grade in each course is a B-. A grade of C+ or lower in any course is cause for academic review and necessitates repeating the course. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing.

Academic review will take place if the GPA falls below 3.0 or for an individual course grade of less than a B-. Students must also maintain a satisfactory rate of progress measured by cumulative attempted credits. A student is making satisfactory progress when at least 67% of attempted credits have been completed with a passing grade. The complete Graduate Academic Standing policy can be found in the Graduate Studies Policies section of this Catalog. Additional policies and information for the MBA program are in the MBA Policies and Procedures Document posted within the MBA Toolbox on all course sites.

Curriculum Plan

*Note:

1.      MSCS 7010 Internship experience is required and offered every semester.

2.      For those students unable to obtain an internship, the required six credits of experiential education can be earned through the Capstone Project (MSCS 7610) or Thesis (MSCS 7650) in Year 2, Term 2.