Program Overview

University Program Details

The university offers two programs in Computer Science: MS Thesis in Computer Science and PhD Dissertation in Computer Science.

MS Thesis in Computer Science

The MS Thesis in Computer Science (CS-GY 997X) is a 3-6 credit course that allows exceptional students to demonstrate their proficiency in the subject material by writing a master's thesis. The requirements for this program include:

• Oral thesis defense before at least three professors
• A formal, bound thesis volume
• Continuous thesis registration
• Prerequisites: Graduate status and satisfactory grades in prescribed courses
• Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
• Prerequisites: Graduate Standing

PhD Dissertation in Computer Science

The PhD Dissertation in Computer Science (CS-GY 999X) is a 3-12 credit course that requires an original investigation of a computer-science problem. The dissertation must demonstrate creativity and include features of originality and utility worthy of publication in a recognized journal. The requirements for this program include:

• Oral defense of the dissertation
• Registration of 21 credits and continuous dissertation registration
• Prerequisites: Graduate standing, and passing of a qualifying examination and approval of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• Repeatable for additional credit: Yes
• Prerequisites:
  • RE-GY 9990
  • Restriction: Academic Plan = PHD Computer Science-PHD