Middle Tennessee State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Acceptable GPA on official transcripts; GRE broadly waived but encouraged if CS background or GPA is borderline per catalog notes; international students contact Office of International Affairs for English proficiency expectations.

About This Program

MTSU’s Murfreesboro campus sits between Nashville logistics/health-tech hiring and growing regional manufacturing automation demand. The department highlights welcoming applicants with or without traditional CS backgrounds provided leveling expectations are met—use that flexibility if pivoting from math-heavy sciences.

Career Outcomes

Thesis (30–36 credits) or non-thesis (36 credits) MSCS with leveling pathways and catalog-defined core/elective expectations from MTSU Department of Computer Science.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Data Engineer
• 3. Cloud Developer
• 4. Defense Tech Analyst (eligible employers)
• 5. Community college / training instructor

What You'll Learn

• Complete graduate core and electives toward AI/ML when coordinating with faculty.
• Execute thesis research or additional coursework for non-thesis plans.
• Build software systems literacy expected of master’s-level CS graduates.
• Communicate technical material to employers across Nashville’s diversified economy.

Curriculum Highlights

MTSU catalog language lists graduate core coverage in theory, systems, and applications with electives spanning AI-relevant topics when selected. Students without CS undergraduate prep complete leveling courses (CSCI 1170/2170/3080/3110/3130/3240 etc.) before or during the program. Verify exact credit totals, thesis vs non-thesis differences, and seminar requirements in catalog.mtsu.edu for your catalog year.

Top Employers

Nashville healthcare IT, regional banking digital teams, automotive suppliers, remote US software employers—confirm recruiting via career development center.

Admissions

Acceptable GPA on official transcripts; GRE broadly waived but encouraged if CS background or GPA is borderline per catalog notes; international students contact Office of International Affairs for English proficiency expectations.

Application Materials

• Online graduate application + fee
• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose / references as requested on graduate studies checklist

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Leveling prerequisites or approved substitutions
• English proficiency for international applicants