The purpose of the MS degree in computing is to expose students to cutting-edge research in a specific (often multidisciplinary) area of computing, with this breadth reflected in their coursework and/or thesis/project work.

Learning Outcomes

• To demonstrate some mastery of a specific focus area in computing, and additionally mastery of at least one subtopic in this area if choosing the project/thesis option
• For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to conduct independent investigations and advance the state-of-the-art in this focus area
• To be experienced in leading and participating in research projects in this focus area
• For students having chosen the thesis/project option: to be able to adapt to and assimilate new developments in the state-of-the-art, across the different disciplines that come together to form this area
• For students having chosen the thesis option: to be able to communicate advanced research concepts to both specialized as well as general audiences, in both written and oral form, to audiences across the different disciplines that form this area.