Overview

Objectives

The Computer Science and Information Technology course at Winston-Salem State University will prepare you to pursue careers in systems development, consulting, network administration, systems support, and information resource management.

The program is delivered on the campus of Winston-Salem State University in the Elva J. Jones Computer Science Building. This multi-million dollar computer science facility provides an ultramodern instructional infrastructure including: computing instruction laboratories, undergraduate and graduate specialized laboratories, cutting-edge research laboratories, departmental servers and control rooms, faculty and graduate assistant offices, and student study areas.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MS in Computer Science and Information Technology program, students will exhibit the following student learning outcomes:

Graduates will show evidence of a strong foundation of core computer science knowledge, including architecture, operating systems, and algorithms;

Graduates will show evidence of mastery of graduate level concepts associated with a selected concentration in computer science or information technology;

Graduates will exhibit the ability to conduct an independent capstone activity that will produce an original work in the field (thesis for the computer science concentration or project for the information technology concentration).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Operating Systems

Advanced Software Engineering

Advanced Database Management Systems

Design and Analysis of Algorithms Methods

Advanced Computer Architecture

Electronic Commerce Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-33

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winston-Salem, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 909 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An earned baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a baccalaureate degree in a related field, evidence of prerequisite course work or equivalent experience in high-level programming, architecture, operating systems, and data structures

Official application and application fee

Official transcripts

Official report of GRE scores

International applicants must submit a Sponsor’s Affidavit, Financial Certification and an Intent to Enroll Form

Three sealed recommendation forms and/or letters

A written personal statement (essay describing professional goals, experience, and research interests)

Resume

Documentation of prior learning which satisfies program prerequisite knowledge (in lieu of prerequisite courses—for applicants who do not hold the BS in computer science)

International applicants whose native language is not English must submit results of the TOEFL scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14406 USD / year

≈ 14406 USD / year
Out-of-State

14406 USD / year

≈ 14406 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3872 USD / year

≈ 3872 USD / year

Living costs

Winston-Salem

United States

864 - 1409 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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