Overview

Upon completing the online master’s computer science program, students will have the skills and training to design, implement and improve theoretical and functional systems based on quantitative and qualitative assessments of their functionality, usability and performance.

In our rapidly advancing, high-tech world, the computer science industry continues to grow and demand qualified, highly skilled innovators. Therefore, computer science professionals are likely to have a wide range of job prospects and expansive employment opportunities. Job growth for computer and information research scientists is on track to grow by an estimated 15% from 2019 to 2029, accounting for an estimated increase of 5,000 jobs in the field.1 The computer and information research field typically requires a master’s degree, according to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.2

Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Computer Science degree is designed for professionals in a variety of STEM and business disciplines, with a strong aptitude for mathematical reasoning, abstract thinking and computer programming. Graduate students will develop an understanding of the theoretical principles, concepts and methods of computer science and artificial intelligence as they actively engage in implementing them in applications throughout the curriculum.

Careers

Graduates in this program may move on to pursue senior and leadership roles within an organization such as:

Researcher

Algorithm designer

Enterprise software tool developer

Senior software architect

Senior software developer

Director of software development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and analysis of algorithms

Advanced operating systems

Programming languages

Parallel programming

Research methods in computational sciences

Machine learning for computer science

Artificial intelligence

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

38 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Human Computer Interaction Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 68 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

490

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate applicants may be accepted at GCU with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or program that has been approved by Grand Canyon University (GCU), with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

All students must submit baccalaureate bearing college transcripts to meet the admission requirements of the University.

Additionally, if students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have a test score that meets admissions requirements, students will be eligible for full admission. If both the degree-bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admissions requirements, students may be eligible to be admitted based on the Standards for Admission with Specification.

Tuition Fee

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International

22420 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.
National

22420 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.
In-State

22420 USD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 590 USD per credit during 2 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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