Loyola University Chicago

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Graduate program portals recommend a computing-related bachelor’s or prerequisite makeup (up to several software-development bridge courses). STEM-designation claims should be verified on the current DHS STEM-designated degree program list linked from the university.

About This Program

Loyola’s MSCS bundles AI as a named specialization within the broader computer science master’s rather than a separate diploma title, with additional tracks for cybersecurity-focused students and a dedicated thesis track.

Career Outcomes

30-credit MSCS with an explicit Artificial Intelligence specialization option alongside cybersecurity, systems, or thesis tracks.

• 1. Software Engineer (AI features)
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Data Engineer
• 4. Security-aware ML developer

What You'll Learn

• Complete MSCS breadth appropriate to Loyola’s graduate CS outcomes.
• Concentrate elective and required selections in artificial intelligence topics per specialization rules.
• Optionally pivot to thesis track if pursuing publication-oriented work.
• Study in a hybrid format common for Chicago professional students.

Curriculum Highlights

Loyola Chicago’s graduate catalog lists the MS in Computer Science as providing foundations for research or advanced careers, with specialization options including No Concentration (default), Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems, and Thesis Track. Students should use the full degree requirements section of the catalog and the department handbook for credit distribution, core vs elective splits, and how AI specialization courses satisfy the 30-credit plan. Program marketing pages describe hybrid delivery with many online courses and some Lake Shore campus evening meetings—confirm each term’s modality in the class schedule.

Top Employers

Chicago-area finance, healthcare IT, and technology employers historically recruit Loyola computing graduates; consult Career Services outcome surveys for statistics.

Admissions

Graduate program portals recommend a computing-related bachelor’s or prerequisite makeup (up to several software-development bridge courses). STEM-designation claims should be verified on the current DHS STEM-designated degree program list linked from the university.

Application Materials

• Personal statement: Required
• Letters of recommendation: Confirm count
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's (flexible with prerequisites)
• GRE/GMAT: Verify current waiver policy
• TOEFL/IELTS: For international applicants per Graduate School