University of Nebraska Omaha

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Competitive bachelor’s record; programming/math readiness; English proficiency per Graduate Studies (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo thresholds listed in catalog). Deadlines differ for international vs domestic applicants—verify each term.

About This Program

UNO sits in Nebraska’s largest metro with Offutt-adjacent defense employers, insurance technology campuses, and agricultural data science groups seeking CS talent. The College of Information Science & Technology markets interdisciplinary collaboration; international students should verify CPT/OPT guidance with the international office when selecting thesis vs coursework loads.

Career Outcomes

UNO’s MSCS advertises multiple graduate plans (including an Artificial Intelligence specialization) plus fast-track bridge options described in catalog.unomaha.edu CS graduate pages.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. ML Engineer (with AI plan electives)
• 3. Data Platform Engineer
• 4. Cyber-Physical Systems Developer
• 5. Research Engineering roles

What You'll Learn

• Fulfill graduate core plus chosen specialization electives (AI plan when selected).
• Meet demonstrated undergraduate proficiency requirements or complete bridge coursework.
• Optionally accelerate via Fast Track if eligible per catalog rules.
• Produce culminating experience consistent with thesis/project policies defined by the department.

Curriculum Highlights

Catalog copy states the department cultivates research and teaching advancing AI-driven solutions; graduate plans include General, AI, Database & Knowledge Engineering, Dependable Computing Systems, Network Technologies, and Software Engineering tracks. Students must demonstrate undergraduate proficiency in fundamentals, math, programming, data structures, architecture, and operating systems at B- or better unless articulation waives items. Consult catalog.unomaha.edu for credit totals, thesis expectations, and specialization course lists for your admit year.

Top Employers

Mutual insurance technology campuses, defense contractors supporting STRATCOM ecosystem, ag-tech analytics firms, regional healthcare IT—confirm recruiting schedules with career services.

Admissions

Competitive bachelor’s record; programming/math readiness; English proficiency per Graduate Studies (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo thresholds listed in catalog). Deadlines differ for international vs domestic applicants—verify each term.

Application Materials

• Application via graduate admissions portal
• Statement & supporting documentation per CS department guidance
• Official transcripts and references as required

Academic Requirements

• CS bachelor’s or demonstrated proficiency matrix
• Minimum GPA expectations per Graduate Studies
• English proficiency minimum scores for international applicants