The Grainger College of Engineering
Siebel School of Computing and Data Science

Fifth Year Master's Programs

Accelerate your career by earning a combined Computer Science bachelor’s and master’s degree (4+1) in 5 years at the top-ranked Grainger College of Engineering. Complete two additional semesters right after your bachelor’s degree to gain a competitive edge. 

Third-year Grainger Engineering B.S. Computer Science students can transfer up to three courses (9 to 12 credit hours) between their bachelor's and master's degrees. This pathway offers an efficient way to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge and improve your marketability to employers.

Explore Your Options

  • B.S./MCS non-thesis (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Master of Computer Science)
  • B.S./M.S. with thesis (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Master of Science in Computer Science)

Blended degrees (CS+X, X & CS, CS minor) are not eligible for 5th year master's programs, but may be eligible for guaranteed admission to the MCS program.

Graduate Tracks

Take your M.S. or MCS degree to the next level by specializing in one of these eight sought-after fields. Complete as few as three courses - all expertly designed for our master's students - and position yourself to stand out to employers.

 

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Data science
  • Graphics and visualization
  • Immersive computing
  • Information Systems
  • Networked and distributed systems
  • Security
  • Software engineering

Contact the CS Graduate Advising Team

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