Master of Science Computer Science

Curriculum and Requirements

DePaul's graduate Computer Science program is the premier training ground for computing professionals in the Chicago area. Unlike a certificate program, our master's courses focus on fundamental concepts that remain constant, even as technology changes rapidly. Unlike more research focused institutions, however, our courses emphasize the programmatic application of these fundamental concepts. Students interested in research will find an abundance of advanced topics—medical imaging, data mining, algorithmic analysis, and scientific computing, to name a few.

Computer Science students from DePaul go on to work in a wide variety of industries. Almost every business can make use of new information technology ideas and applications for their systems.

Software

Advertising/Marketing

Education

Banking/Financial

Healthcare

Companies hiring our recent grads include Allstate, CNA, Federal Reserve Bank, JP Morgan Chase, kCura, Navteq, Microsoft, and WMS Industries.

93% reporting 2017 School of Computing master’s graduates were employed, continuing education, or not seeking employment within six months of graduation

$80,000 median reported salary of 2017 CS/Software Engineering graduates

Faculty View All

Tanu Malik
Assistant Professor
James Riely
Professor
Ljubomir Perkovic
Professor
Amber Settle
Professor

Faculty Research

CS faculty perform research in a wide variety of areas. Many projects are funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other agencies. Faculty research areas include artificial intelligence, computational finance, data mining, database systems, high performance and scientific computing, human-computer interaction, programming languages and systems, security, software engineering, technology education, theory, and visual computing.

Computer Science Society

Computer Science Society provides students the opportunity to collaborate on computer science-related projects, expand their computer science education, and host events related to computer science for the DePaul community. CSS’s goal is to build a community that computer science students can look to as a resource for academics, networking, career improvement, and enjoyment.

Great for Career Changers

We value students from a wide variety of academic backgrounds so we don’t require a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. We offer introductory courses specifically designed to provide all the preparation you need to be successfulin the degree and in your career.

Online Learning

This degree can be completed entirely online. One hundred percent of the program’s lectures—from audio and video to whiteboard writing and supplemental materials—are captured and available online.

Studio χ

Studio χ is a Center for faculty development that fosters and supports research at the interface between computing and humanities. The Studio’s talks and events are free and open to the public.

Research Colloquium

The School of Computing hosts weekly talks on creative and breakthrough research by faculty, students, and industry professionals. The Colloquium exposes students to creative and scholarly research at DePaul and elsewhere, and engages them in the thought process of identifying and solving challenging research problems.

Application Deadlines

Enrollment Quarter	Domestic Student Deadline	International Student Deadline
Fall	August 1	June 15
Winter	December 1	October 15
Spring	March 1	January 15
Summer	May 1	April 15

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Admission Process

The graduate application process involves completing an online application, sending in your transcripts and submitting any supplemental material (e.g., letters of recommendation, certifications, etc.). To learn more about your program specific requirements, visit our Graduate Admission page.

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