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Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM) Study Group - California State University San Marcos Study Group - California State University San Marcos, USA

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USD 17158

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science Program in Computer Science is designed to accommodate students with different goals and prepare students for a variety of positions in industry, business, and the public sector; for continued study at the doctoral level; or for academic careers at the two-year colleges. You will find opportunities here to enhance your professional development and contribute to your community. We encourage critical thinking and quantitative reasoning and treat Computer Science as a scientific enterprise.

Students who graduate with a Master of Science in Computer Science will be able to:

  • Analyze the architectures of various communication protocols and emerging technologies in local and wide area networks.
  • Design, implement and test software based on the object-oriented paradigm to meet specific requirements.
  • Apply theoretical foundations that they have learned.
  • Evaluate and compare different algorithms given a task.
  • Conduct independent research in a specific topic in Computer Science: develop, document and present clearly.
  • Independently acquire new computer-related skills based on previous knowledge.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17158

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 70

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    • Although international students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid, the US Department of State has provided an excellent list of funding sources that may assist students with their efforts to efforts to fund their education.
    • Undergraduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Undergraduate Education” link.
    • Graduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Graduate Education” link.
    • These links are independent of California State University San Marcos’s own financing options.
    • In addition, tthe CSU system allows for a limited number of tuition waivers to international students. At CSU San Marcos, international students are eligible to apply for these tuition waivers after their first year of residence. Generally, these tuition waivers are partial, which means that only a portion of the tuition fee is waived. Applications are due in May and with waivers being granted for fall semester, with a possibility of renewal.

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