University of Massachusetts - Boston Graduate College of Science and Mathematics Computer Science 100 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125-3393 US   Phone: 1-617-287-6000 Fax: 1-617-287-6264   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.; Doctoral Ph.D. Certificate Certificate; On Campus   The Computer Science Ph.D. Program prepares students for research careers in the software industry and in academia. It combines a commitment to theory with significant experience in software development. The areas in which students may carry out dissertation research are currently programming languages, databases, digital typography, neural networks, computer architecture, computer networks, and operating systems. The MS program is intended as preparation for professional careers in research and commercial applications, although it will also provide the background for further graduate work leading to the Ph.D. degree. Emphasis is given to the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical applications. The central course in the curriculum is a two-semester sequence in software engineering.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: