Program Description

The Computer Science program at Cleveland State University is a specialized degree program designed to prepare students for careers as computer science professionals. The MCS is housed within the Washkewicz College of Engineering. The program emphasizes study of computing using the latest technologies. It focuses on the theoretical capabilities of computing including problem solving and algorithms. Graduates of the program will be prepared for immediate employment in business, industry and government, or pursue higher studies in the discipline.

Admission Requirements

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering are encouraged to apply.  Applicants in related fields will also be considered for admission, but they may be required to take additional prerequisite courses.  Credits earned for prerequisite courses cannot be used to meet graduate program requirements.  Admission to the program requires a minimum undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0.  The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for all international students.

The GRE is also required if one or more of the following conditions is true:

• The undergraduate degree was awarded by a college or university outside of the United States or Canada, or by a Canadian institution not accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
• An unaccredited college or university awarded the undergraduate degree.
• The undergraduate degree was in a discipline unrelated to software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or information management.
• The year of the baccalaureate degree precedes the date of application to the College of Graduate Studies by more than six years.
• International students should refer to the International Student Admission section of the Graduate Catalog for more information.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5	5	5	5	6

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,000.
• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• Total 32 credit program.