Computer Science
Department:
Computer ScienceCollege:
College of Science and LettersDegrees:
- Master of Computer Science
- Master of Computer Science with specialization (see below)
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
Description:
The study of computer science is the inquiry into the nature of computation and its use in solving problems in an information-based society. Computer science is an evolving discipline, but it has a well-defined core of knowledge and a set of characteristic methodologies. The methods and skills required of the computer scientist include formalization and abstraction, programming, organization of unstructured knowledge, modeling, language development, and software system architecture and design. The graduate program in computer science at IIT stresses high achievement in both fundamental knowledge and practical problem solving. IIT offers the student a solid background in the core areas and exposure to cutting-edge computer technologies.
The Master of Computer Science degree program is a course-only program designed for those without a prior degree in computer science, or those who are primarily interested in a course-only (non-thesis) program preparing them for careers as working computer science professionals in business and industry. Tell me more...
The Master of Science in Computer Science program is designed to prepare students for the Ph.D. program and/or a research/development career in the industry in the field of computer science. Students have the option to pursue thesis research or a project under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Tell me more...
The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 54-80 credits of advisor-approved study, depending on program, with a typical distribution of 32 credits from the M.S. degree, 32 course credits and 32 research credits. Tell me more...
Specializations:
- Business
- Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
Computer Science Certificate Programs:
- Computer Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Systems
- Software Engineering
Distance Learning:
www.iit-online.iit.eduDual Degrees / Joint Degrees:
- Master of Telecommunications and Software Engineering (with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Master of Science in Computer Science/Master of Chemical Engineering (with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering)
Research Facilities:
The department has research computing facilities that include Sun SPARC and Silicon Graphics UNIX workstations, and Windows-based PCs. The department also has facilities for research in parallel computing. The equipment includes a large scale "ComputeFarm" consisting of 72 Sun Blad UltraSparc-ii workstations and a 4 CPU Sun Enterprise 450 server connected via high-performance network switches. An advanced technology Access Grid node has been installed by the department, which allows researchers, teachers and students at different locations worldwide to interact via a network multimedia environment.Research Areas:
Admission Requirements:
1. Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA: 3.0/4.0 (3.5/4.0 for Ph.D. applicants)2. Minimum GRE score:
MAS: 900 (quantitative + verbal), 2.5 (analytical writing)
MS: 1000 (quantitative + verbal), 3.0 (analytical writing)
PhD: 1100 (quantitative + verbal), 3.5 (analytical writing)
3. Minimum TOEFL score (if required): 550/213/80 (paper-based/computer-based/Internet-based test).
How to apply:
Office of Graduate AdmissionDepartmental Website:
http://www.iit.edu/csl/cs/The material on these web pages contains the most current program offerings and requirements, and is intended for informational purposes only. Program offerings and requirements change from time to time, and these web pages are changed accordingly. The requirements applicable to a particular student's program are those set forth in the official Graduate Bulletin that was in effect the year the student began his or her graduate program. Therefore, to find the official program requirements applicable to his or her program, a student must consult the Graduate Bulletin from that year.
