Innovate With an M.S. in Computer Science
The Master of Science in Computer Science offers a cutting-edge curriculum in a dynamic, growing field — strengthening your skills in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and software engineering while improving your technical leadership and problem-solving abilities. This advanced program helps you enhance your cybersecurity education and gain skills and experience in developing and maintaining secure network systems.
Computer science careers are on the rise in both public and private sectors worldwide, ranging from tech research to secure systems design to software development and more. A graduate degree in Computer Science boosts your career opportunities, earning potential and competitiveness in today’s high-demand technology job market.
Program Details
Offered at the Daytona Beach Campus
The Master of Science in Computer Science prepares you to address challenges in developing algorithms and data structures as well as maintaining secure operations and cybersecurity policy.
As part of the College of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), this program is guided by our EECS Industry Advisory Board — ensuring curriculum and research activities are aligned with what’s going on in the software industry.
The Daytona Beach Campus is home to the Cybersecurity Engineering Laboratory (CybEL), a Digital Systems Laboratory, a Software Development Laboratory and more. These labs provide you with hands-on experience in systems design for cybersecurity attacks and corresponding mitigations, as well as software development and programming.
In this graduate Computer Science degree, you can select one of two areas of concentration:
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Computer Science: 9 credits
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Cybersecurity Engineering: 9 credits
You also have the option of choosing to pursue a thesis or a graduate research project.
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Credits30
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Methods of Study
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Career Opportunities
A Master of Science in Computer Science from Embry‑Riddle prepares you to either begin or further advance your career in fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, transportation, aviation, healthcare technology and robotics.Related Degrees
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