Master of Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Program Details

The online Master of Computer Science degree program is designed for busy professionals looking to advance their career. This non-thesis graduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign consists of eight computing courses.

Students in the online Computer Science degree choose four core areas on which to focus. Topic areas include machine learning, data mining, software engineering, scientific computing, parallel programming, computer systems, and more. The curriculum is presented through Coursera’s massive open online course (MOOC) platform, providing a flexible option for online students. University professors personally oversee assignments, projects, and exams.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • The GRE test scores are recommended, but not required