University of Massachusetts - Boston

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.;, Ph.D., Certificate;

Program Description:

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:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999