University of Oklahoma

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: BS in CS or closely related field with minimum GPA thresholds and prerequisite math/stat coursework as listed on the department’s graduate admissions page; international applicants follow Graduate College English-proficiency rules.

About This Program

Public MSCS housed in OU’s Gallogly College of Engineering with explicit thesis vs comprehensive-exam tracks on the department site; confirm STEM paperwork and assistantship timelines with the graduate coordinator.

Career Outcomes

Norman-based MSCS with thesis and non-thesis options; department materials describe oral comprehensive exams for the coursework track and AI/ML faculty research areas.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Oklahoma City–Norman tech and aerospace-adjacent employers
• 3. Energy-sector analytics
• 4. PhD prep after thesis track

What You'll Learn

• Graduate algorithms, systems, and theory depth per departmental degree maps.
• Access research groups spanning AI and related CS areas where offered.
• Complete thesis defense or non-thesis oral exam requirements as published for your admit term.

Curriculum Highlights

OU’s Computer Science graduate overview lists a thesis option (24 coursework hours plus 6 thesis hours) and a non-thesis option (33 semester hours plus an oral comprehensive examination). Applicants are expected to show discrete mathematics and applied statistics preparation equivalent to published undergraduate prerequisites. Verify current credit splits, allowed electives, and culminating requirements in the Graduate College checksheets and catalog language tied to the MS plan.

Top Employers

Regional aerospace, energy, and software employers recruit OU engineering graduates—confirm placement via career services disclosures.

Admissions

BS in CS or closely related field with minimum GPA thresholds and prerequisite math/stat coursework as listed on the department’s graduate admissions page; international applicants follow Graduate College English-proficiency rules.

Application Materials

• Statement of purpose: Required (confirm prompt)
• Letters of recommendation: Typically required
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required
• GRE: Verify current cycle policy on department page

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's (CS-related typical)
• English proficiency: Per Graduate College for international applicants