The M.S. degree is a program of graduate study that provides students with intensive preparation for advanced work and leadership in a variety of fields in computing.

Helping students without computer science experience enter careers in technology – The University of Maine accepts qualified students who do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science by providing them with a track to join the mainstream graduate program within one year of being admitted. Students are expected to have had at least one university-level programming course (with a minimum grade of B or better) when applying.

The Master of Science student will explore topics in computer science more deeply than before, extending their undergraduate education and acquiring skills and expertise to further their careers. Their studies will be conducted under the direction of a faculty advisor who will help guide the student. An M.S. student can finish their studies by preparing and defending a master’s thesis, completing an applied master’s project, or pursuing a course-only option. If the student chooses to write a Master’s thesis they will work closely with other faculty on their three-member M.S. Advisory Committee.