{"id":128,"date":"2021-06-17T19:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T19:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mscs.live-casewestern.pantheonsite.io\/?p=128"},"modified":"2023-12-04T12:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:39:47","slug":"thank-mscs-faculty-for-state-of-the-art-computer-science-masters-degree-core-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineprograms.case.edu\/mscs\/blog\/thank-mscs-faculty-for-state-of-the-art-computer-science-masters-degree-core-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Top MSCS Programs Create Industry Leaders: The Who, What, Why & How"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Distinguishing one Master of Science in Computer Science<\/a> (MSCS) program from another is challenging. Many offer roughly the same core courses and electives, whether degree candidates study full time, part time, online or on campus. The overall career outlook for MSCS<\/a> holders is similar from school to school, and the cost of a master’s in computer science<\/a> doesn’t vary much across the strongest MSCS programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right graduate-level computer science program is, therefore, a matter of digging deeper. Prospective students should, of course, review the MSCS curriculum<\/a> and think carefully about how program format and school reputation might impact the ROI of their degree. But the long-term value of a computer science master’s is driven by people\u2014the faculty, fellow students and alumni behind the program. Although computer science is a technical discipline, creative thinking and collaborative partnerships\u2014which remain the sole domain of human beings\u2014power it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, “people” should be your primary concern when choosing where to earn your degree, which is why Case Western Reserve University invests so much in its computer science faculty, students<\/a> and alumni<\/a>.<\/strong> Studying online has compelling benefits, but the relationships forged in the program and as a graduate will further your career more than almost anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>The benefits of earning an online, part-time MSCS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of earning a master’s degree online are apparent: flexibility, immediate utility and lower costs<\/a>. You can keep your full-time job in a part-time, online MS in Computer Science<\/a> program\u2014which means you don\u2019t have to pause earning money or gaining professional experience. You can apply what you learn in the classroom immediately in your current role, which can help you qualify for promotions and raises. And you won’t need to move across the country to enroll in a top program with a reputation that opens doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Case Western Reserve built its 100% online MSCS program around those benefits. Computer science master’s candidates who meet the admission requirements<\/a> and prerequisites set forth by Case School of Engineering can study advanced computer science fundamentals from wherever they’re located through a blend of self-paced coursework and live interaction with peers and instructors. Core computer science master’s courses are not interdependent, so you can complete them in any order \u2014and finish your degree in less than two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, employers respect online MS degrees from Case Western Reserve because Case School of Engineering has a reputation for excellence that spans 140 years and has spawned major innovation in areas of computer science such as robotics, smart technology and data science. Unlike many schools, Case Western Reserve doesn’t draw a hard line between its online and in-person graduate programs.<\/strong> MSCS candidates take the same core courses in areas of computing like software engineering and data mining from the same professors and instructors in the department of computer science. Over five semesters, online computer science master’s students absorb the same technical knowledge and gain the same career-boosting skills as their peers on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“At Case Western Reserve, professors are not only accomplished but also abundantly accessible.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As an online student, you’ll have nearly as many opportunities to build relationships and work in partnership with your fellow graduate students and faculty. Students like you bring fresh energy and ideas, alumni are a rich source of opportunity, and faculty lend character and academic authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Explore a community of innovators and educators at CWRU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Collaboration, research and innovation are hallmarks of Case Western Reserve\u2019s Case School of Engineering\u2014at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Who’s who on the faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Faculty insight shapes programs, including what computer science master’s courses comprise the MSCS curriculum. Professors and department staff determine what students learn and the competencies assessed. When faculty members are industry leaders and renowned research scientists, curriculum updates bring cutting-edge scholarship to computation coursework.<\/strong> Because their areas of expertise are at the forefront of innovation, such faculty can adapt a state-of-the-art computer science curriculum more quickly when technology inevitably changes. Hence, students graduate with the skills employers demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Case School of Engineering, you’ll benefit from the experience and industry connections of faculty such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n