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Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM) Study Group - California State University San Marcos Study Group - California State University San Marcos, USA

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USD 17158

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science Program in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students with different goals and prepare students for a variety of positions in industry, business, and the public sector; for continued study at the doctoral level; or for academic careers at the two-year colleges. You will find opportunities here to enhance your professional development and contribute to your community. We encourage critical thinking and quantitative reasoning and treat Computer Science as a scientific enterprise.

Students who graduate with a Master of Science in Computer Science will be able to:

  • Analyze the architectures of various communication protocols and emerging technologies in local and wide area networks.
  • Design, implement and test software based on the object-oriented paradigm to meet specific requirements.
  • Apply theoretical foundations that they have learned.
  • Evaluate and compare different algorithms given a task.
  • Conduct independent research in a specific topic in Computer Science: develop, document and present clearly.
  • Independently acquire new computer-related skills based on previous knowledge.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 15 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17158

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) has extended the deadlines for their $1,000 USD scholarship opportunities for Fall 2025!

    New Scholarship Deadlines

    •   CSUSM: Confirm enrollment by 2 May 2025

    CSUSM Scholarship Details

    All students who have been admitted to CSUSM for Fall 2025 will receive a $1,000 USD scholarship award offer and must confirm their place by 2 May 2025.

    •    No additional application required.
    •    Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
    •    Available for Year 1 only; applied as a credit to the student’s account: $500 USD for Fall 2025 and $500 USD for Spring 2026.
    •    May not be combined with any other scholarships or discounts for Year 1 (students may apply for other CSUSM-based funding for Year 2 and beyond).
    •    If a student is awarded a scholarship for Fall 2025 but receives a visa denial and decides to defer to Spring 2026, CSUSM will honor the scholarship award for one deferral only.

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