Computer Science, M.S.

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Learning Aims

Students will be proficient problem-solvers using current computer science techniques (e.g., database systems, web programming, and network systems).
Students will be able to analyze and design high quality solutions to real problems using well-established principles of software engineering and be able to evaluate those solutions by rigorous means.
Students will understand the fundamental principles of computer science theory in support of becoming a lifelong learner ready to build and understand tomorrow's technologies.

Degree Requirements

The degree consists of 30 graduate credit hours, as follows:

Preparatory Courses

The preparatory courses must be taken, unless waived based on previous college experience. These courses do not count toward the 30 required credit hours. Unless otherwise noted, CS700-level courses have all three CS600-level courses as prerequisites.

Required Courses

CS 770 - Software Engineering

Application Electives

Choose two of the following courses:

Electives

Choose five courses at the CS 700-level or above. One of the electives may be an approved graduate business (GB) course offered by the Sellinger School of Business and Management.

Tracks

Web Programming Track

The web programming track involves taking three courses from the following:

Networking Track

The networking track involves taking three courses from the following:

Program of Study

As seen in the suggested course sequence below, CS 722 is the expected entry point for the program. Students interested in the networking track should take CS 730 as their first application elective, while students interested in the web programming track should take CS 712 as their first application elective. Students interested in taking only one course per semester complete the four courses of the first year in their first two years. An interactive webpage (www.cs.loyola.edu/grad-course-guide/index.html), which shows the expected offerings of the required and elective courses, is available to help plan a course of study.

Preparatory Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

First Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

Elective

Second Year

Fall Term

CS 770 - Software Engineering
Elective

Spring Term

CS 7xx - Application Elective (if not taken in preparatory sequence)
Elective

Notes:

* Students with limited background, but beyond that covered in the preparatory courses, should start with CS 700 the summer before taking CS 722 .