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Masters in Computer Science, MS Degree Program

The Master’s Degree in Computer Science degree program is intended to prepare individuals with a strong mathematical, scientific, or technical background for entry into the computer science field at an advanced level and for further study leading to the doctorate. Customized study plans to allow receiving the Computer Engineering M.S. degree while pursuing either the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering or the Ed.D. degree in Education are available. Doctoral students in these two programs should consult their respective doctoral advisors to work on their individualized plans. The M.S. degrees offered by the School of Engineering at the University of Bridgeport are classified by ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) degrees. Therefore, all International Students who earn an MS degree are eligible for twelve (12) months of OPT (Optional Practical Training) and at the end of the twelve months of OPT, the student and the company the student works for, can apply for an extension of seventeen (17) additional months of work, as long as the company is an E-verify company. In summary, a graduate with an M.S. degree can work under OPT in the U.S.A. for a total of twenty-nine (29) months.

Intakes

April
Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Understanding yourself is the first step to identifying an appropriate major/career. It is important to choose a professional path that aligns with your interests, skills, values and personality! The Counselors at the Center for Career Development are equipped with the tools and resources to help you explore your interests and relate them to an applicable major/profession.

Choosing a major can be one of the biggest decisions that you will make throughout your college career. It is important to understand that choosing a major does not bind you to a specific career for life. For instance, if you choose to major in Psychology, it does not necessarily mean you have to be a Psychologist. A college degree is a foundation that you can build off of, and each position is a stepping stone to your ultimate goal. Explore your major/career options to identify entry-level positions, salary, advancement opportunities, etc. Be sure to fully understand what it means to major in a particular area!

Career Advisement appointments are available for counselors to meet with students on a one-on-one basis to discuss individual needs and goals, as well to develop an effective “action plan” on how to reach those goals.

PSW Opportunity

3 years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the ways listed below. Minimum requirements are shown.

If you cannot demonstrate English language competency in one of these ways prior to registration, you will be given the University English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If you pass the ELAB at a satisfactory level, you may be able to begin academic classes.

Ways to Demonstrate English Language Proficiency Undergraduate Requirements Graduate Requirements

TOEFL 75 (IBT) 80 (IBT)

IELTS 6.0 6.0

PTE 53 58

Duolingo 90 95

EIKEN Grade 2A Grade Pre-1

WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. on English Language exam C

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Score 450

ACT Exam English Section 19

An official “O” level or “A” level Certificate in English C

ELI at UB Proof of completion of Advanced Level at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI)

ELAB at UB Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB)

One Semester of College English Composition from an accredited American university C

An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Services) Level 112

International Baccalaureate (IB) program “English A” Higher Level examination 4

Visa-seeking international applicants with secondary or post-secondary degrees from the United States and/or these select countries are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency with their application package. Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (excluding Québec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Lesotho, Liberia, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport , Connecticut ,United States