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In order to help you plan and record your progress toward a degree, an excel workbook is available from your adviser or the Director.

The M.S. in Computing program has two main options. In the coursework option, students compile 36 semester hours through classes, seminars, independent study, and an optional practicum. Credits for a practicum are not available in the thesis option. The thesis option requires 24 semester hours and a thesis that adds another 6 semester hours for a total of 30 semester hours. More details are presented below.

Plan - A: Thesis option

  1. Fulfill any prerequisites
  2. 24 coursework credits, at least 15 credits at 6000 level
  3. At least 21 of those from the list of approved courses or have prior consent of the Director
  4. Apply for Plan-A
  5. Complete thesis (6 credits) and thesis defense
  6. Enrollment in the Professional Seminar in Computing (MSCS 6390) each term.
  7. GPA of at least 3.0
  8. Apply to the Graduate School for graduation. Consult the Graduate School Calendar for deadlines.

Plan - B: Coursework option (default plan):

  1. Fulfill any prerequisites
  2. 36 credits, at least 18 credits at 6000 level
  3. At least 30 of those must come from the list of approved courses or have the prior consent of the Director
  4. Enrollment in the Professional Seminar in Computing (MSCS 6390) each term.
  5. GPA of at least 3.0
  6. Apply to the Graduate School for graduation. Apply early in your last term. Consult the Graduate School Calendar for deadlines.

 

The Thesis Process

The thesis process generally begins with student interest in a problem. This leads to a more formal identification of a problem and a compelling reason why the problem needs a solution or needs a better solution. The problem must be one faced by multiple organizations and the findings of the research must be widely applicable. In the M.S. in Computing program, the problem may arise from any of the perspectives of computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology or information systems.

The six thesis credits are awarded for the preparation and deliver of a written report and oral defence of research and findings. Research efforts vary from proposing and analyzing algorithms (the computer science perspective) to increasing the understanding of the role of information in business operations (the information systems perspective).

The Practicum

The practicum is not required in the coursework option; it is available to the student approaching graduation. It consists of applying knowledge gained in the course of study to a challenging assignment and reporting the results. The practicum focuses on the delivery of a practical solution to a problem faced by an organization engaged in applying computing. The problem addressed and the solution delivered can be specific to the organization sponsoring the practicum It is typically a work assignment resulting from either full-time employment or an internship. The practicum requires a faculty sponsor.


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