COMPUTER SCIENCE
Master's Degree Programs
Prepare for leadership roles in the planning, development, testing, validation and maintenance of software systems in a range of applied areas — artificial intelligence, big data, cybersecurity, financial services, healthcare and others. No matter your educational background, we have designed pathways to personalize your experience and help you succeed.
In addition to our in-person program, we offer the same high-quality curriculum and instruction in an online format.
CAN WE BRAG A LITTLE?
Students work first-hand on research projects, real-world applications and discover solutions that are applicable to current workforce needs. Each course is structured to be a semester-long group project that allows you to learn, absorb and use knowledge to solve practical problems in relation to course content.
Why study Computer Science at UW-Whitewater?
Personalized curriculum
The Master of Science in Computer Science program is a 30-credit program, which provides pathways for students to become technical leaders by developing skills needed for:
- Software engineering
- Algorithms
- Machine learning
- Data science
- Cybersecurity
- Computing-related interdisciplinary areas
Earning potential
An MSCS can provide more earning potential, better career trajectory and the opportunity to become even more valuable to your organization. The median salary for a MSCS graduate is $110,000+, with job outlooks expecting to grow 19% by 2026.
Affordable
This program at UW-Whitewater is a superior value at $674.05 per credit as a resident and $1,278.24 per credit as a non-resident for the 2024-25 academic year. Additional fees and non-resident tuition may apply to other courses. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
What our graduates do
Software engineers and developers
Application developers and analysts
Database administrators
Careers: What can you do with a Computer Science degree?
After earning their master's degree in Computer Science, UW-Whitewater graduates find a variety of positions in various colleges and university settings. Here’s a sample of the top careers:
- Web developer
- Computer network architect
- Computer systems analyst
- Computer hardware engineer
- Database admin
- Software developer
- Info systems manager
- Project manager
Our faculty
The UW-Whitewater computer science faculty works together as a team to promote a student-centered approach to teaching.
We have diverse expertise and research interests, many of which reflect the most in-demand computer science skills today, from AI to data science. Areas of speciality include:
- Artificial intelligence (computer vision, machine learning, user modeling, decision modeling)
- Networking and cybersecurity (emergency communication networks, internet of things, cloud computing, wireless networks)
- Data science (block chain, data science in medicine, deep data)
- Software engineering (software verification)
- Computational biology (bioinformatics, genome evolution)
- Theory of computer science (mathematical programming and optimization, algebra and combinatorics, operation research, data structure)
- Web development
Want to learn more about earning a master's degree in Computer Science?
Sign up for an information session or contact 262-472-1666 | cs@uww.edu
UW-Whitewater offers the following Computer Science master’s degree options:
- Master of Science in Computer Science - Cybersecurity Engineering Emphasis
- Master of Science in Computer Science - General Emphasis
The MSCS program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a 30-credit program. Students with non-Computer Science background will need to take additional deficiency courses as specified in the admission requirements.
To qualify for admission to the master's program, you must meet graduate admission criteria.
Deadlines vary by term and are subject to change without notice. Accurate and up-to-date admission deadlines can be found on the graduate admission deadlines website.
Additional requirements for admission to the M.S. in Computer Science program:
- Upload a one-page personal statement describing why you want to pursue a master’s degree in computer science.
- Provide contact information (name, organization, position/title, relationship, telephone and email address) for two (2) individuals that are knowledgeable about your potential to do graduate work in computer science.
These items can be uploaded during the application process.
Students may be admitted to the program with deficiencies (prerequisites not yet completed). Identified deficiency items must be removed prior to enrollment in any graduate coursework. Courses taken to remove deficiencies may be at the undergraduate or graduate level. Credits earned to remove deficiencies will not count toward the degree requirements for the M.S. in Computer Science.
Applicants must also complete the following undergraduate courses or their equivalents before starting the master's degree:
- Data structures and at least one lower-level programming course (this requirement may be waived for students with substantial job-related programming experience)
- Discrete mathematics or discrete structures
- One semester of calculus, and
- Computer organization and assembly
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us at grad@uww.edu us to determine if you could be admitted on a contingent basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us at grad@uww.edu for information and assistance.
