University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: CS, engineering, mathematics, or related bachelor’s; GRE thresholds described on departmental graduate page—confirm each cycle.

About This Program

UALR’s MSCS suits residents balancing affordability with rigorous preparation; international applicants should validate STEM designation paperwork directly with the graduate coordinator.

Career Outcomes

Donaghey College MSCS emphasizing core computing breadth with specialization electives and thesis or project completion requirement per graduate program page.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Arkansas state agency and contractor technology roles
• 3. Finance-adjacent enterprise IT
• 4. Further graduate research

What You'll Learn

• Graduate foundations across systems and networking.
• Culminating thesis or project demonstrating independent technical work.
• Depth elective lane toward ML or applied computing when offered.

Curriculum Highlights

The MS in Computer Science pairs a shared graduate core covering software engineering, operating systems, architecture, networking, and algorithms with specialization electives—students must finish a thesis or project; verify credit totals and sequencing in the active graduate catalog.

Top Employers

Regional healthcare, logistics, aerospace contractors, and public-sector employers—confirm via Little Rock metro postings.

Admissions

CS, engineering, mathematics, or related bachelor’s; GRE thresholds described on departmental graduate page—confirm each cycle.

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