Wichita State University

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Admission Snapshot

Typical admitted student: Admissions typically expect a CS, CE, or IT-related bachelor’s; other STEM majors may enter with up to 15 credit hours of prescribed deficiency coursework. GRE not required per current department page—reconfirm each cycle.

About This Program

Housed in Wichita State’s School of Computing, the MSCS emphasizes flexible culminating options and explicitly allows ML-oriented electives inside and outside the school when approved—useful for students building an AI-heavy portfolio without a separate “MS in AI” diploma title.

Career Outcomes

Thesis, project, or coursework MSCS paths with required applied learning/research and electives that can include ML and neural-network coursework.

• 1. Software Engineer
• 2. Machine Learning Engineer
• 3. Systems Engineer
• 4. PhD student

What You'll Learn

• Complete one of three graduate pathways: thesis, project, or coursework.
• Satisfy applied learning or research experience requirements.
• Draw on regional co-op and employer ties common to the College of Engineering.
• Stack electives toward data analytics, ML, and control topics when approved.

Curriculum Highlights

Wichita State’s School of Computing describes the MS in Computer Science as preparing students for industry careers or doctoral study, with thesis, project, and coursework completion options. All students must satisfy an applied learning or research experience. The department lists a STEM CIP of 11.0701 on its program page. Graduate plans of study use primarily 600-level or higher coursework with limits on below-700 credit and filing rules after background deficiencies and nine degree credits. Up to six credits may come from approved non-CS/non-ECE graduate electives; published examples include neural networks, machine learning, optimization, robotics, and related engineering analytics courses—subject to graduate coordinator approval.

Top Employers

Aviation, manufacturing, and regional technology employers recruit around Wichita; verify placement through official career outcome disclosures.

Admissions

Admissions typically expect a CS, CE, or IT-related bachelor’s; other STEM majors may enter with up to 15 credit hours of prescribed deficiency coursework. GRE not required per current department page—reconfirm each cycle.

Application Materials

• Statement of purpose: Confirm graduate school requirements
• Letters of recommendation: Typically required
• Resume: Required
• Transcripts: Official transcripts required
• English proficiency for international applicants

Academic Requirements

• Degree Required: Bachelor's (CS/CE/IT-related typical)
• GRE/GMAT: Not required per department overview—verify updates
• TOEFL/IELTS: As required by Graduate School