Cleveland State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Undergraduate preparation in CS or related fields; consult graduate school requirements and bridge policies for career changers.

About This Program

Cleveland State’s MCS targets students who want graduate CS depth while drawing on northeast Ohio employers; verify assistantship competitions with the CS office and compare modality to relocation offers before depositing.

Career Outcomes

Washkewicz College of Engineering MCS with thesis or non-thesis tracks; AI, ML, IoT, and cybersecurity research clusters per department overview.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Healthcare and insurance IT (regional anchors like Cleveland Clinic)
• 3. Government and municipal technology
• 4. PhD continuation after thesis research

What You'll Learn

• Graduate-level theory, systems, and applications stack.
• Thesis or expanded elective path depending on catalog choice.
• Communication expectations for technical reports suitable for cross-functional partners.

Curriculum Highlights

CSU’s Master of Computer Science requires 32 credits including graduate core in architecture, algorithms, operating systems, and programming languages plus electives spanning AI, big data, data mining, databases, information and network security, and software engineering—confirm current catalog PDF via the degree sheet link on the departmental page.

Top Employers

Regional insurance, healthcare systems, manufacturers, and SaaS vendors—confirm via engineering career fairs and departmental placement notes.

Admissions

Undergraduate preparation in CS or related fields; consult graduate school requirements and bridge policies for career changers.

Application Materials

• Statement of Purpose: Required
• Letters of Recommendation: Typically required—confirm
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• English proficiency for international applicants