Virginia Commonwealth University   College of Humanities and Sciences College of Humanities and Sciences Computer Science 1001 Grove Ave, Moseley House PO Box 843051 Richmond, VA 23284-3051 US   Phone: 1-804-828-7033 Fax: 1-804-828-6949   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Computer Science On Campus   The Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences offers advanced graduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in Computer Science. Both the theoretical and applied aspects of computer science are emphasized in this program. The program offers courses in a wide range of areas in computer science, including artificial intelligence, theory of computation, computer architecture, software engineering, programming languages, database, and computer graphics. These areas correspond to the research interests and specialization of the faculty in the Division of Computer Science. Both day and evening classes are available. A graduate of the master's degree program described above is well prepared for continuing studies towards a Ph.D., or for immediate employment in the computing field. Graduates from the program pursue careers in areas such as operating systems, graphics, database management, expert systems and other AI applications, programming language development, and medical applications of computer science. The computing field has experienced phenomenal growth in the past few years, and employment opportunities are excellent. There are still shortages of highly qualified computing professionals in education, industry, government, and the medical field. A graduate of the master's program can expect a challenging and financially rewarding career in computer science.     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: 3007  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 4629  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $886  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $15947  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website