Master of Science in Computer Science
Colorado Technical University’s Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed to provide technical depth in computer science—and in software engineering, security and database management systems. With the computerization of everything from phones and coffeemakers to cars and airplanes, companies across industries need those with computer science skills and knowledge.
This program provides you with an opportunity to advance your knowledge of core computer skills, and explore operating systems, network architecture, and software system engineering processes. Focus your study by pursuing one of three concentrations—database systems, computer system security and software engineering or a general computer science track. In the computer science capstone, focus on a major technical problem or issue that impacts your own organization or in a desired area of study.
For the fifth year in a row, CTU’s online Master of Science in Computer Science degree programs are ranked among the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs by U.S. News and World Report.*
CTU aims to make it easy to manage your education with your smartphone or tablet anytime, anywhere with CTU Mobile. Our online and mobile-friendly classes begin every 8 weeks and run 5½ weeks long.
* Several CTU programs are ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 best online programs list.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
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Program Details
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Degree Requirements
Courses for this degree are dependent upon the concentration chosen.
Please see the Related Degree tab for available concentrations.
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Ways to Save
Cost of this degree may be reduced based on one or more of the following:
- Active duty military status (see the tuition tab for details)
- Number of credits transferred and accepted from other institutions
- Eligibility for a Corporate Alliances Grant (check with your CTU Admissions Advisor)
- Tuition Reimbursement (talk to your HR Manager)
- Grants or scholarships at CTU
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Classes start April 2, 2019!
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