Program Overview

Master of Science in Computer Science

The Program mission is to prepare students to be fully abreast of the latest developments in all areas of computing. Graduates of this program are expected to competently fill key positions in their fields of interest and to lead the ongoing process of modernization and development in the United Arab Emirates and abroad.

Degree Structure

• College: Computing and Informatics
• Department: Computer Science
• Level: Graduate Masters
• Study System: Courses and Theses
• Total Credit Hours: 34 Cr. Hrs.
• Duration: 2-4 Years
• Intake: Fall and Spring
• Language: English
• Study Mode: Full Time and Part Time

Degree Overview

The Program's mission is to prepare students to be fully abreast of the latest developments in all areas of computing. Graduates of this program are expected to competently fill key positions in their fields of interest and to lead the ongoing process of modernization and development in the United Arab Emirates and abroad.

What You Will Learn

In this program, you will learn how to master much of the technology that is central to our lives, be it related to web, mobile, machine learning data analytics, and software engineering in general. You will gain knowledge on creating tools, systems, and applications for today's digital environment. You will learn about scientific research and be able to hone your analytical abilities, which will enable you to tackle novel and difficult issues brought on by the quick advancement of technology.

University Requirements

No specific university requirements are mentioned for this program.

College Requirements

No specific college requirements are mentioned for this program.

Degree Requirements

The Department of Computer Science requires the following courses:

• Core Courses: 10 credits
• Elective Courses: 15 credits
• Thesis: 9 credits Total: 34 credits

Core Courses

• Object Oriented Design: 3 credits
• Research Methodology: 3 credits
• Advanced design & Analysis of Algorithm: 3 credits
• Independent Studies in CS: 1 credit Total: 10 credits

Elective Courses

Elective computer science courses are to be chosen from a list of courses offered by the Department. Students are strongly encouraged to choose among alternative electives in different areas of computer science to fulfill breadth and depth requirements. Prior to selecting any courses, students are required to consult their academic advisors for approval.

Course Description

The following courses are offered:

• Machine Learning: 3 credits
• Computer Vision & Image Processing: 3 credits
• Advanced Computer Graphics: 3 credits
• Advanced Operating Systems: 3 credits
• Advanced Networks: 3 credits
• Object Oriented Design: 3 credits
• Data Mining: 3 credits
• Advanced Design & Analysis of Algorithms: 3 credits
• Computational Geometry: 3 credits
• Research Methodology: 3 credits
• Topics in Artificial Intelligence: 3 credits
• Computational Robotics: 3 credits
• Topics in Graphics & Visualization: 3 credits
• Parallel & Distributed Computing: 3 credits
• Topics in Software Engineering: 3 credits
• Topics in Database Systems: 3 credits
• Independent Studies in CS: 1 credit
• Advanced Information Security: 3 credits
• Thesis: 9 credits

Career Path

Computer Science is the fastest developing technology on the planet generating job opportunities in biology, finance, biomedical, manufacturing, etc. The courses offered within our MSc. program give students the skills to both solve the world's greatest challenges and implement solutions. Our graduates have found employment in government agencies, business industries, and research institutions.

How will you make an impact?

Every student's journey at UoS and beyond is different, which is why our Career & Professional Development team provides personalized career resources to help students make an impact for years to come.