What you will study
Gain the expertise and experience needed to take charge and solve complex technological
challenges in computer science.
At the University of Central Missouri, our master’s in CS starts with Algorithms,
Operating Systems, Database and Compilers. From there, you have the choice to personalize
your graduate degree in a way that works for you.
We have three degree tracks within the Computer Science master’s program that are
highly customizable — allowing you to pursue a thesis, a master project or just graduate
coursework. No matter which track you choose, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills
you need to succeed in your computer science career.
Master’s degree in Computer Science program options:
- General Computer Science graduate degree track: Gain a broad-based education in developing software products and theoretical computing.
You will study mobile computing, web development, big data and other relevant topics.
- Software Development degree track: Emphasizing development of real-world applications from the ground up, you will learn
how to produce large software products in a variety of industries within our master’s
Software Development track.
- Cloud Computing degree track: Design applications using a commerical cloud computing platform such as Amazon Web
Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure. Understand cloud security archeticture
and security design principles as well as billing, account management and pricing
models.
Excellence in Computer Science
- 95%: UCM Computer Science master’s degree graduates are employed within six months
- #1: Graduate school in terms of affordability for Computer Science programs in Missouri
Unique learning opportunities in computer science
The University of Central Missouri’s Computer Science master’s degree program gives
you hands-on experiences that will set you up to lead a team of tech professionals
in computer science. Here’s how:
- Internships: The majority of our master’s in CS graduate students pursue an internship, this can
occur during your fall, spring or summer semesters. Our faculty have countless industry
connections to help you gain the experience you need to lead.
- Master’s projects: Take on a computer science project that interests you while working with one of our
industry partners.
- Research thesis: If you have an interest in pursuing graduate research as part of our Computer Science
master’s program, you can work with a faculty member to develop a thesis project for
course credit. Put your expertise to work and help advance research within our profession.
What can you do with a Computer Science master’s degree from UCM?
The University of Central Missouri provides you with a graduate degree that opens
doors professionally, no matter which Computer Science track you pursue.
UCM graduate program alumni are employed at Amazon, Boeing, Garmin, IBM, J.P. Morgan,
Mastercard, Sprint and many Fortune 500 companies.
Looking for a computer science job promotion?
With a master’s in Computer Science degree, you can become a leader in our profession.
Learn about job outlooks, salary expectations and more.
Financial assistance options for your Computer Science master’s program
Our master’s in Computer Science is one of the most affordable graduate programs in
Missouri. We also offer several ways for you to finance your college education.
You may qualify for Computer Science scholarships, including:
- Chelsoft Scholarship in Computer Science
- Cooper Scholarship
Meet Deepika S.
MS Computer Science ’20 - Data Scientist, Walmart
“UCM’s master’s in Computer Science program equipped me with the skills and approach
to handle any problem in a systematic manner. The faculty are extremely helpful and
allowed me to grow as a professional.”
A Top CS Program With Cutting-Edge Technology
On-campus tools to help you succeed
In the University of Central Missouri’s Computer Science master’s program, you’ll
have access to major programming language resources, advanced databases and the most
current software packages. We have seven labs — housing more than 200 computers —
that are available as you do coursework, research and projects. We also have three
student common areas that provide ample space to collaborate with other graduate students.
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Network and Connect With Other CS Students
Take time to join an honor society or student chapter
We offer extracurricular activities to our undergraduate and graduate students. You
can engage with guest speakers, attend conferences and participate in relevant programming
through our student chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery or Upsilon Pi
Epsilon, an honor society for computing and information disciplines.
Get Involved
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