Overview

The Master’s Degree Program in Computer Science is designed for students with the desire to:

Upgrade and enhance their existing knowledge and skills
Gain experience with new technologies
Prepare for advanced professional positions
Initiate new career paths

The program offered by Fitchburg State University specializes in hardware, software, networking and state-of-the-art knowledge. Degree candidates have the opportunity to study a variety of topics such as object-oriented systems development, graphics, networks and database systems. Our program provides our students the opportunity to develop marketable technical skills for the quickly evolving information-based society.

Concentrations are designed for computer science graduates as well as for students and professionals from other disciplines. Our flexible program serves students of various backgrounds who are committed to broadening their education, earning advanced degrees and improving their careers.

Candidates select their courses of study to build on their knowledge, skills and interests. A close collaboration between students and the graduate faculty ensures that individual goals meet with department standards. A departmental graduate advisor is available to all students.

Career Opportunities

Computer Science is one of the fastest growing job fields. Every industry has computer science needs, and our graduates find work in many different sectors. They land great jobs, too. Money Magazine recently rated "Software Engineer" as the most desirable job in America!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory of Computation
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
Computer Engineering
Advanced Mathematics for Computer Scientists
The Practice of Computer Programming
Operating Systems and Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcript of a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the field of computer science, mathematics, engineering or other appropriate field of study
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

3217 USD / year

≈ 3217 USD / year
Out-of-State

3217 USD / year

≈ 3217 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3217 USD / year

≈ 3217 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition, In-State and Out-of-State: $1,170 per 6 credits

Living costs

Fitchburg

United States

918 - 1900 USD / month

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

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