MS in Computer Science Overview

UMass Lowell's Master's in Computer Science is designed for tech professionals and recent graduates seeking to deepen their knowledge in the general area of computer science or specialize in cybersecurity. 

Through a blend of advanced course work, research opportunities and practical applications, our Computer Science master's degree will provide you with the skills and qualifications to tackle the most pressing challenges in the industry while expanding your career options and increasing your earning potential.

Computer Science Curriculum

The M.S. in Computer Science is a 30-credit master's degree, with an optional master's thesis. You can focus your degree by choosing an option that fits your career goals and academic interests: General Option or Cybersecurity Option. 

For a complete list of courses and academic requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Why Study Computer Science at UMass Lowell?

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Research Opportunities

Work on industry-sponsored research projects in well-funded research centers and labs.

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Rigorous Curriculum

Taught by renowned computer science faculty and industry professionals, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering computer science's theoretical foundations alongside real-world applications.
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Student Collaboration

Work with peers on projects and field competitive teams, like the one that developed the "Rover Hawk" robot that took first place at a NASA competition.
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Where Our Graduates Work

  • Amazon
  • BAE
  • Cisco
  • EMC
  • Facebook
  • Fidelity
  • Google
  • HP
  • IBM
  • Intel
  • iRobot
  • MITRE
  • Microsoft
  • Oracle
  • Raytheon

Hear from UMass Lowell Graduates

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Rupal Trivedi ’94, ’95, ’22
Computer Science, MBA

Software engineer Rupal Trivedi returned to her college roots when the time came to get an MBA.

An MBA is the key. It has opened my eyes to a world I didn’t know about before.
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Surbhi Kanthed '19
Computer Science

Surbhi Kanthed’s team won a huge hackathon for women students – and now she is working at Red Hat.

The professors help you, they groom you and they teach you so many things.
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John Kilgo '19
Computer Science

John Kilgo VI began working at MITRE Corporation more than three years ago as an intern, when he was a UMass Lowell undergraduate. Now, he’s employed there full time as a software systems engineer, while enrolled part time in the master’s program in computer science.

The flexibility of the program allows the courses to sync up with what I’m doing at work.
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Shruti Jain '19
Computer Science

Shruti Jain came to UMass Lowell for its hands-on teaching approach. She’s gotten lots of opportunities to apply what she’s learning – as well as a coveted internship with Red Hat.

Once recruiters knew that I was a student at UMass Lowell, you could just see it in their faces – they were really interested in talking to me. People know what UMass Lowell is, and it’s all really positive.
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Tuition and Admissions

Eligible students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for financial assistance.

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Questions? Contact Us!

Phone:
800-656-4723 (U.S. Students)
978-934-2390 (International Students)

Email
Graduate_Admissions@uml.edu