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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Computer Science - MCS
Program Description
The online Master of Computer Science (MCS), a graduate degree designed for professionals, consists of eight advanced courses in computing. Choose four core areas from which you'll build expertise such as machine learning, data mining, software engineering, scientific computing, parallel programming, computer systems, and more.
Students receive lectures through Coursera's massive open online course (MOOC) platform, but are advised and assessed by Illinois faculty and teaching assistants on the more rigorous set of assignments, projects, and exams required for university degree credit. Join the ranks of leaders in computer science who have degrees from Illinois Computer Science, including founders and leaders of Malwarebytes, , Microsoft, Netscape, Optimizely, PayPal, Siebel Systems, YouTube and Yelp
Admission Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, or if not, must have coursework (or commensurate experience) in object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, linear algebra and probability/statistics. The recommended undergraduate GPA for applicants applying to the Professional Master's program is a 3.2/4.0 or higher. The Department of Computer Science does not require GRE scores for any of its graduate programs. Applications for the MCS do not require letters of recommendation, but they will be considered if included, especially if used to justify experience in lieu of required coursework, or other irregularities.
? Applicants must have been awarded (or are about to be awarded) a 4-year bachelor's degree equivalent to
that granted by the University of Illinois to be eligible for the graduate programs at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a three-year program may not be eligible for graduate level admissions consideration at the University of Illinois. Eligibility depends on the country where the applicant received their degree -- please see the Graduate College's list of eligible degrees.
? The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign requires applicants to hold at least a 3.0/4.0 or higher GPA
in their undergraduate degree to be eligible for graduate studies on this campus.
? Applicants who already hold a master's degree in computer science or computer engineering
whose degree requirements are equivalent to a CS @ ILLINOIS master's degree are not eligible to apply for our MS or Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) degree.
? Starting with applicants seeking entry in Spring 2017, and going forward, CS @ ILLINOIS will not not require submission
of official transcripts during the initial applications review process. Applicants will be required to submit official credentials (transcripts, academic records, diplomas, certificates of degrees, etc.) only if they are recommended for admission to the Graduate College at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Applicants recommended for admission will be required to submit their official transcripts directly to the Graduate College.
? The statement of purpose is part of the online application form. This statement should include your goals and background as
it relates to the field of computer science. It is good to include any past work history, your interests, and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in computer science. Your statement will be evaluated for your conciseness, reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, leadership skills, and eloquence. Applicants to our M.S. or Ph.D. program will also be evaluated according to their scientific research interests. Generally the statement of purpose is between one to two pages.
Degree Requirements
Each online MCS course is four credit hours.
Breadth Requirements - must complete four courses (16 credit hours) each from a different area, from the following core areas with a grade of B- or higher.
? Parallel Computing ? Artificial Intelligence ? Database and Information Systems ? Programming Languages & Software Engineering ? Graphics/HCI ? Systems and Networking ? Scientific Computing
Advanced Coursework - must complete three courses (12 credit hours)
? CS 513 - Theory and Practice of Data Cleaning ? CS 598/IS 531 - Foundations of Data Curation ? CS 598/STAT 542 - Practical Statistical Learning ? CS 598 / STAT 578 - Advanced Bayesian Modeling ? CD 598 - Cloud Computing Capstone
Electives
? STAT 420 - Methods of Applied Statistics
Additional Requirements
? All coursework must be taken through the Coursera MOOC platform. ? Breadth coursework must have a letter grade of B- or higher. Any other course taken for a letter grade must have a grade of C
or higher.
? Up to 12 credit hours of previous graduate coursework that is approved by the Department of Computer Science (including
non-degree graduate courses completed within the Department of Computer Science) may be transferred and applied to the Professional MCS degree requirements.
Program Contacts
Program Coordinator
Viveka Kudaligama Coordinator of Graduate Programs Computer Science 1222 Siebel Center, MC 258 201 N. Goodwin Ave Urbana, IL 61801 217.300.2276 kudaliga@illinois.edu
Department of Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Thomas M Siebel Center for Computer Science 201 North Goodwin Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 217.333.3426 mcs-ds@cs.illinois.edu
UIUC Admissions
The Graduate College 204 Coble Hall, MC-322 801 S. Wright St Champaign, IL 61820 217.333.8019 grad@illinois.edu
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