Master of Science in Computer Science - Software Engineering & Big Data Track

Academic Overview & Description

Hands-on graduate curriculum covering algorithm complexity, distributed cloud systems, database architectures, and applied machine learning models.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Graduate Assistantships providing full tuition waiver plus $12,000 stipend

Tuition Rate

$10,800/year (resident) / $21,600/year (non-resident)

Application Fee

$60

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS in Computer Science or related STEM field with GPA 2.7+; Java and data structures proficiency

English Language

TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of purpose

Letters of Recommendation

Two academic or professional references

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Illinois Springfield's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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