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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Unlock rewarding career opportunities in the most sought-after fields of computer science with the Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program at 51AV. Our comprehensive curriculum, designed with input from industry leaders, equips you with cutting-edge skills and hands-on experience in high-demand and emerging domains such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software engineering.

Whether you are a current computer science student, a professional seeking to enhance your qualifications or looking to break into the field, our MSCS program offers a flexible and accessible path to success. Thanks to a focus on practical applications, you will gain the expertise needed to tackle current and future real-world challenges and make an impact in the field.

Furthermore, the versatile structure of the program, the flexibility of its online and face-to-face courses, and the option to complete it in just one year enables you to fast-track your career growth without putting your life on hold.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

In the MSCS program, you will learn to:

  • Design high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and extensible software systems

  • Apply industry-standard project management methodologies to plan, execute, and control IT projects 
     
  • Develop and deploy machine learning models for real-world applications 
       
  • Design and implement efficient and secure database systems, and perform database administration tasks

  • Develop and execute comprehensive plans to ensure software quality

 

Career Paths

As a MSCS graduate, you will be fully prepared for in-demand technology roles, such as:       

  • Software architect       
  • IT project manager      
  • Machine Learning engineer       
  • Database administrator     
  • Quality assurance specialist       
  • Cybersecurity analyst        
  • Cloud engineer

Program Leadership

Nicholas Caporusso

Dr. Nicholas Caporusso

Associate Professor
Director of MS in Computer Science Program

GH 516
859-572-7632

caporusson1@nku.edu

CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES

Whatever your career focus, you can gain valuable on-the-job experience in  an internship or co-op arranged through NKU Career Services.

NKU students are gaining professional experience with area businesses such as Duke Energy, Fidelity Investments, The Cincinnati Reds, Hewlett-Packard, Kroger, Procter & Gamble and The Cincinnati Bengals.