Computer Science
Doctoral
Artificial Intel & Robotics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including artificial intelligence & robotics, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Computational Science
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including computational science, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Data Science & Analytics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including data science & analytics, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Human & Visual Computing
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including human & visual computing, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Systems
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including systems, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Cybersecurity
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including cybersecurity, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
General Computer Science
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Direct admit with a B.S. and programs for students with a previous M.S. are both available. This program is designed for Starkville campus and synchronous online students (MS Admit only).
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Software Engineering
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science develops scholars capable of leading research teams, performing demanding industrial research, or advanced computer science pedagogy. Students work alongside faculty in one of seven approved research areas, including software engineering, to produce scholarship that contributes to the field.
Requirements
Applicants entering with an M.S. degree should have a 3.5/4.0 grade point average in M.S. work, and students entering with only a B.S. a 3.5/4.0 in overall undergraduate work; a student with a lower GPA may still be eligible based on outstanding qualifications in other areas. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission to a degree program. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Master's
Artificial Intel & Robotics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Artificial Intelligence & Robotics concentration requires 9 hours in AI & robotics and related approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Computational Science
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Computational Science concentration requires 9 hours in computational science and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Data Science & Analytics
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Data Science & Analytics concentration requires 9 hours in data science & analytics and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Human & Visual Computing
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Human & Visual Computing concentration requires 9 hours in human & visual computing and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
CS Systems
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Systems concentration requires 9 hours in systems and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Cybersecurity
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Cybersecurity concentration requires 9 hours in cybersecurity and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
General Computer Science
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. Students may either be Starkville campus or Distance. After earning an M.S. degree, some students choose to pursue a Ph.D. degree, either at MSU or elsewhere. Recent graduates have also gone to work for employers such as Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, Federal Express, Harris, Southern Company, NASA and its contractors, US Department of Defense and US armed forces, US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, Other companies and government agencies
Requirements
A student who wishes to study Graduate Computer Science (MS or Ph.D.) must have the ability to develop and analyze software for their study. Understanding the interface between computer hardware and software is required as is some mathematical fluency: two semesters programming with some OO, data structures, operating systems fundamentals, basic computing theory, mathematics for computer science. At Mississippi State University, these requirements map onto the following courses: CSE 2383: Data Structures, CSE 4733: Operating Systems, CSE 3813: Introduction to Formal Languages & Automata or CSE 4833: Introduction to Algorithms, MA 1723: Cal II, MA 3113: Linear Algebra, or CSE 2813: Discrete Structures. This coursework must be completed before admission to a degree program. For students admitted without some of these courses or on contingency, these must be completed in a timely manner with a minimum B grade in order to proceed in the program. This coursework cannot count on the Program of Study if taken at the undergraduate level; pre-requisite coursework taken at the graduate level may count depending on the student's program as determined by their guiding committee
Software Engineering
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
Overview
The program of study of a Master of Science in Computer Science (MS CS) degree includes advanced courses in computer science that are selected according to the goals of the student. The program of study includes a thesis option, a professional project option, or courses-only option. The Software Engineering concentration requires 9 hours in software engineering and approved courses, plus 6 hours from 2 other concentration areas approved by advisor.
Requirements
M.S. CS applicants are required to have a 3.0/4.0 GPA in overall undergraduate work before admission. Prerequisite coursework (CSE 2383, CSE 4733, CSE 3813 or CSE 4833, and MA 1723, MA 3113 or CSE 2813) must be completed before admission; students admitted without it must complete it with a minimum B grade. The GRE is not required. International students require a suitable demonstration of English proficiency.
Research
College
Bagley College of EngineeringGraduate Coordinator
Dr. T. J. Jankun-Kellytjk@cse.msstate.edu
