Master of Science in Computer Science
at California State University San Marcos, San Marcos

Public University
Department of Computer Science

Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Overview

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CSUSM`s Department of Computer Science offers Master of Science in Computer Science Degree program. The duration of this program is 18 months. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 14748.0. IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE scores are accepted for admission to CSUSM Master of Science in Computer Science. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 2.5/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹12.43 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
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Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Highlights

The Master of Science Program in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students with different goals and prepare students for a variety of positions in industry, business, and the public sector; for continued study at the doctoral level; or for academic careers at the two-year colleges
Students get a solid foundation in Computer Science core, then they can choose a specialization area such as networking and communications, databases, bio-informatics, embedded systems, or artificial intelligence
The faculty in Computer Science is committed to the study of Computer Science as a scientific enterprise, and the Master of Science in Computer Science will encourage the development of critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills
The program seeks to recognize the global awareness of the computing world and to build links with higher education institutions in the world
It provides breadth in several areas and depth in a specialized area in the rapidly advancing theoretical and practical aspects of Computer Science
Students who graduate with a Master of Science in Computer Science will be able to:
Analyze the architectures of current and emerging computer technologies
Design, implement and test software based on the object-oriented paradigm to meet specific requirements
Apply theoretical foundations that they have learned
Evaluate and compare different algorithms given a task
Conduct independent research in a specific topic in Computer Science: develop, document and present clearly

Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for Master of Science in Computer Science at CSUSM can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MS at CSUSM

Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 2.5/4
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree including many of the courses as required for the Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science at Cal State San Marcos, or their equivalents

A 3.0 grade point average in the upper-division Computer Science courses and at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 semester units (or last 90 quarter units) attempted

Applicants without a degree in computer science are required to complete the following courses:
Data Structures

Computer Architecture

Programming Languages

Theory of Computing

Operating Systems

Software Engineering

Discrete Mathematics

If applicants have 3 courses or less missing, they may be admitted as Conditionally Classified
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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PTE

Marks - 65/90
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IELTS

No specific cutoff mentioned
with a writing score no lower than 6.0 and no section score below 5.5

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GRE

No specific cutoff mentioned
Verbal 143

Quantitative 155

Analytical Writing 3.5, or 3.0 with TOEFL Writing 20 or above/IELTS Writing 6.0 or above

Duolingo

Marks - 110/160
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ELP waiver:- Bachelor’s degree from a post-secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction (confirm with International Admission Office to see if your school is eligible)

Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Yes
UG:- Conditional admission is available to qualified students applying for undergraduate admission to CSUSM. Students can be admitted upon successful completion of either one of two programs:- University Access Program (UAP) and Intensive English Pathway (IEP) PG:- As a conditionally admitted student, students can be admitted to certain graduate/master’s programs at CSUSM upon successful completion of the Intensive English Pathway (IEP) program without needing a passing TOEFL or IELTS score for certain graduate programs
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Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Submit statement of purpose

LOR

Three letters of recommendation sent directly to the Computer Sciences Graduate Coordinator

Step two

Additional documents required

All official post-secondary academic records including certificates, mark sheets, examination grades, degrees or diplomas in the original language of issue through the postal mail in a school-sealed envelope
Official English translations of all academic records including certificates, degrees or diplomas
Affidavit of Financial Support including bank statements or scholarship letter
Copy of Passport
Proof of English language proficiency
GRE scores

Step three

Start your online application

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 70 = INR 5.9 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

Students wishing to have additional time to pay their tuition and fees can do so by signing up for the payment plan
The payment plan costs $25 and consists of a down payment and three installments each term

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 1st May

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Master of Science in Computer Science
at
CSUSM
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 12,42,814

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 1,64,074
Transportation	INR 1,13,090
Books and Supplies	INR 89,410
Personal Expenses	INR 1,99,804
Mandatory Campus Fees	INR 1,68,709
Total approximate fees	INR 7,35,087