In the Master of Science in Computer Science program there are five possible research groups including Data and Knowledge Management Experimental Computer Systems Intelligent Systems Internet Computing and Information Science Quantum Computing The Data and Knowledge Management Group studies the storage retrieval and mining of data in databases The Experimental Computer Systems Group studies computer systems perspective including operation systems compilers computer architecture networking and wireless communications The Intelligent Systems Group focuses on designing and analyzing an intelligent algorithm or system using any of the theoretical formalisms The Internet Computing and Information Science Group examines technologies for computing and communication across Internet or any other networked system and the Quantum Computing Group studies the growing field of Quantum Computing

MS
Computer Science MS-2019

Seminar & Practical Experience
Students complete two credits of seminar
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
CS7001    CS Seminar I    1
CS7002    CS Seminar II    1
Students complete one credit of practical experience
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
EECE7004    Practical Experience    1

Cyber Operations Track
Cyber Operations Required Courses
Students in the Cyber Operations track take all 4 required courses.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
CS6021    Mathematical Logic (C min)    3
CS6055    Cyber Defense Overview (C min)    3
CS6056    Security Vulnerability Assessment (C min)    3
CS7038    Malware Analysis: Introduction to Reverse Engineering (C min)    3

MS Thesis Research
Students complete at least nine credit hours of thesis research.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
CS8089    Thesis Research    1 - 15

GRE is required for the below programs, with the exception of any student that receives their bachelor's (BS) degree from an ABET accredited university in the United States with a GPA of 3.0+.  *However, please note Biomedical Engineering requires GRE for all applicants, even students with a 3.0 or higher who graduated from an ABET accredited U.S. university.

• Additive Manufacturing – MEng
• Artificial Intelligence – MEng
• Architectural Engineering – MEng
• Biomedical Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Civil Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Computer Engineering – MEng & MS
• Computer Science – MEng & MS
• Computer Science Engineering – PhD
• Electrical Engineering – MS the & PhD
• Mechanical Engineering – MS & PhD
• Robotics – MEng
• Software Engineering – MEng

GRE is optional for the below programs: The below programs do not require GRE. If you've taken the GRE you can report it and it will be added to your application.

• Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics – MEng, MS & PhD
• Chemical Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Engineering Education – MS & PhD
• Environmental Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Material Science Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Mechanical Engineering – MEng only

We require the GRE General Test, which includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. Subject tests are not required. We will only accept tests taken within five years before the date of application. The average GRE accepted is 310 total on the quantitative and verbal. The University of Cincinnati institutional code for GRE is 1833, department code is not required. GRE information can be found here. A GRE Home test is available. Scores must be sent to UC electronically.

Admission Requirements

• GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+
• Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates (unofficial transcripts are used for admissions review, only admitted applicants submit official transcripts)
• GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• International students - English Proficiency Test: TOEFL (minimum 92) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

Tuition fee-2 years$60,000

Total fee-2 years$92,000