Master of Computer and Information Science - Computer Science (Cleveland State University)
Cleveland State University's Computer Science track in the Master of Computer and Information Science (MCIS) program is a professional degree program specifically designed to combine a thorough education in computer and information science with applications in the areas of business, engineering, mathematics, or other relevant fields.
The program emphasizes the study of computing using the latest technologies. It focuses on the theoretical capabilities of computing including problem solving and algorithms. There are thesis, non-thesis, and internship tracks available for this course of study.
Thesis Sub-Track
Students in the thesis sub-track are required to complete a minimum of 12 credits of elective coursework in addition to 6 credits of MS thesis research.
Non-Thesis Sub-Track
Students in the non-thesis sub-track are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits of elective coursework.
Intakes
- April
- July
- 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
Career Outcomes
- Graduates of the program will be prepared for immediate employment in business, industry, and government, or to pursue higher studies in the discipline.
- These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: NASA, MRI Software, Case Western, CGI Technologies, Aerotek, DXC, Acumen Solutions, and Modis.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
GRE Test Scores
- The GRE General section is required if one or more of the following conditions is true:
- An unaccredited college or university awarded the undergraduate degree.
- The student's undergraduate cumulative grade-point average is below 3.00.
- The year of the baccalaureate degree precedes the date of application to the College of Graduate
- Studies by more than six years; however, in this case, the examination requirement may be waived, with program approval, if the applicant's undergraduate grade-point average is 3.0 or above.
- If the GRE is required, a minimum score at the 60th percentile on the Quantitative section, and a score of 3.5 or higher in the Analytical Writing Qualitative section, are typically required.
*Admission to the program is based on a combination of a candidate’s undergraduate GPA and GRE score.
-International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 (including at least 20 in reading, 21 in listening, 17 in writing, and 20 in speaking)
- TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
- IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
- PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
- iTEP: 5.0
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
12877 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 13000 USD
Application Fee: N/A