• The master’s degree in this case represents a preparatory period designed to give the necessary tools and background needed to carry out the more individualized and self-directed research involved in Ph.D. studies.
  • The M.S. program in CSE (and at UConn, in general), has two options, Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis), roughly reflecting the two choices above. Each of these programs requires a total of 30 credits, with the thesis counting for 9 credits in the Plan A program. Thus the Plan A program allows a student to combine individual study with general coursework. We strongly encourage the Plan A degree for students aspiring to pursue doctoral studies.
  • Both programs are designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of the theoretical and applied aspects of computer science. The Master’s program assumes that the student already has a background in computing equivalent to a B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering, or Computer Engineering. Well qualified students without this background will require additional undergraduate course work to make up any deficiencies. Further details appear below.