Computer Science MS Degree Online

Expand your knowledge in the demanding field of computer science.

Degree: Master of Science

College of Sciences: Department of Computer Science

Why ODU for a Computer Science MS degree online?

This program is meant for students with a strong background in computer science. ODU's Computer Science Department supports in-depth study at the graduate level in areas such as bioinformatics, data mining, digital libraries, high performance computing, networking, cyber security, software engineering, and computational foundations.

Courses in our Cybersecurity graduate certificate program may be applied towards this master's degree in computer science.

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Required Courses

31-34 credit hours

This program has three options:

Courses-only: 34 credit hours minimum, including a 1-credit-hour colloquium. The final comprehensive exam includes a written report and an oral exam.
Project: 34 credit hours minimum, including a 1-credit-hour colloquium and 3-credit-hour Masters Project. The final comprehensive exam consists of a written project report and oral presentation of the results.
Thesis: 31 credit hours minimum, including a 1-credit-hour colloquium and 6-credit-hour Masters Thesis. The final comprehensive exam consists of an oral thesis defense and thesis document.

More details are available on the Computer Science Department web site.

Online Learning Environment

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

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Calculating Cost

In-state Virginia Residents:

$523 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students:

$568 per credit hour*

Rates are effective Summer 2018 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Computer Science

Earning a computer science MS degree online can help you advance in positions like the ones below.

Note: earning a degree from ODU does not guarantee employment in the positions listed above. Explore more career information on our Career Coach website.

How to Apply

To apply for this computer science MS degree online, you should have a strong background in the C or C++ programming language, Data Structures, Computer Organization, Operating Systems, and Theoretical Computer Science. Because many of the Computer Science courses involve the use of mathematics, you are also expected to have a good background in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, and Probability & Statistics. Please visit the Department of Computer Science web site for further details.

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