Online MS in Computer Science

Program Overview

Computer science is an in-demand field that impacts nearly every industry and sector, including transportation, healthcare, education and financial services. Our online Master of Science in Computer Science program offers a cutting-edge, experiential curriculum that provides you with the fundamental technical knowledge you’ll need to succeed—and also explores new challenges and innovations taking place within the industry.

A well-rounded balance of academics and flexible, hands-on learning led by expert faculty will help you to learn, grow and excel in the field of computer science and prepare you for exceptional career growth and leadership potential.

Required Credits

30 Credit Hours

Estimated Time to Complete

5 Academic Terms

Classroom Time

Each course will have approximately 50 minutes of live class sessions per week

Learning Outcomes

Strong technical skills
- Fundamental technical knowledge needed to succeed in the industry, such as algorithms and theory, artificial intelligence, databases and data mining, and more
Independent, self-starter mentality
- Intellectual flexibility so you can progress into higher-level job positions and leadership/management roles
Awareness of team dynamics/communication
- Ability to be a collaborative team member and communicate through presentations and reports
- Understanding of workplace dynamics so you can function effectively as part of a team
Data-driven leadership skills
- Understanding of how to use data to make good decisions
- Communications skills, such as how to frame questions to gather the right data and tell a persuasive story from the data
Deep knowledge of a particular domain of computer science combined with a broad foundation spanning multiple disciplines
- Applied, conceptual and foundational knowledge of computer science concepts
- Dynamic understanding of decision principles and software patterns so your knowledge can evolve with the industry
Persistence in learning and problem solving
- Develop a mindset that strives to create innovative technologies and solutions in the evolving computer science landscape

Program Highlights

Case Western Reserve University student in class

Comprehensive Curriculum

Our leading-edge curriculum covers a diversity of topics that span the evolving field of computer science and focuses on helping you develop strong technical knowledge that can be applied to any industry. The curriculum also places a high value on hands-on, experiential learning.

Flexibility

Our 100% online program allows you to learn from wherever you’re located through a blend of self-paced coursework and live virtual classes. Program courses are not interdependent, which means you can complete them in any order you choose.

Strong Networks

You’ll enter the program as a student, and graduate as part of an expansive, collaborative network of peers. As a Case School of Engineering alumni, you’ll become part of a powerful, globe-spanning network that includes more than 20,000 engineering graduates who support the Case Western Reserve community in many different ways. You’ll also become part of the university’s alumni network, which is more than 110,000 members strong.