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Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM) California State University, Long Beach California State University, Long Beach, USA

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USD 17922

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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67%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The M.S. in Computer Science provides advanced study in software development and engineering, networking, operating systems, distributed computing, artificial intelligence, and analysis of algorithms. Students can pursue concentrations in Advanced Systems or Software Development. Courses represent a broad spectrum of technology interests, including:

  • Software engineering
  • Networks
  • Web design
  • Game programming
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Computer architecture
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computer graphics, and more

Complete your graduate degree with a comprehensive exam or thesis research project. Recent thesis projects have covered:

  • Virtual agents
  • Data mining
  • Software quality assurance
  • Evolutionary algorithms
  • Neural networks, and
  • Distributed web computing.
     
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor Degree in computer engineering or computer science or have sufficient background in computer engineering or computer science from a college or university.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    67% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    17922

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    26332 Per year

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