There are two options to enroll in the MSCS degree of the Computer Professionals (ComPro) program:
- Computer Professionals (ComPro) Program: On-Campus + DE
- Full-Time On-Campus Program: All On-Campus
The graduation requirements for each are outlined below.
Computer Professionals (ComPro) Program
Combination of On-Campus and Distance Education (DE) courses with Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
To graduate with an MS in Computer Science for Professionals, students must complete 44 total credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in Computer Science courses.
1. Required University Course (4 credits)
FOR 500 – Science Of Creative Intelligence (SCI) – 4 credits
This course is mandatory for all MIU Computer Science graduate students.
2. Computer Science Coursework (40 credits)
Students must complete 40 credits in Computer Science and approved related coursework, which must include:
- CS 401 – Modern Programming Practices
- CS 435 – Algorithms (must be completed with a minimum grade of B- or higher)
- At least one Systems or Analysis course, selected from the following:
- Big Data
- Big Data Analytics
- Big Data Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Database Management Systems
- Parallel Programming
- Mobile Device Programming
Graduate-Level Coursework Requirements
- Students must complete at least 22 of the 44 total credits in courses at the 5xx level or above.
- At least 16 of these 22 graduate-level credits must be Computer Science (CS) courses.
- Up to 8 credits of approved Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) Practicum coursework.
Academic Performance Requirements
- No more than one course may be completed with a grade of C, C+, or C-.
- The cumulative GPA for Computer Science courses must be 3.0 or higher.
Full-Time On-Campus Program
To graduate with an MS in Computer Science, students must complete 44 total credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in Computer Science courses.
1. Required University Course (4 credits)
FOR 500 – Science Of Creative Intelligence (SCI) – 4 credits
This course is mandatory for all MIU Computer Science graduate students.
2. Computer Science Coursework (40 credits)
Students must complete 40 credits in Computer Science and approved related coursework, which must include:
- CS 401 – Modern Programming Practices
- CS 435 – Algorithms (must be completed with a minimum grade of B- or higher)
- At least one Systems or Analysis course, selected from the following:
- Big Data
- Big Data Analytics
- Big Data Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Database Management Systems
- Parallel Programming
- Mobile Device Programming
Graduate-Level Coursework Requirements
- Students must complete at least 22 of the 44 total credits in courses at the 5xx level or above.
- At least 20 of these 22 graduate-level credits must be Computer Science (CS) courses.
Academic Performance Requirements
- No more than one course may be completed with a grade of C, C+, or C-.
- The cumulative GPA for Computer Science courses must be 3.0 or higher.
Data Science Certificate:
All MSCS students can apply for a Data Science Course Completion Certificate with a concentration in Data Science after they complete any three of the following Data Science courses (within the MSCS Program), earning a grade of B or higher:
- CS 522 Big Data
- CS 523 Big Data Technology
- CS 488 Big Data Analytics
- CS 582 Machine Learning
- CS 589 Artificial Intelligence