Credits required
45 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 45 quarter credits are equal to 30 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$633 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
Start term
Varies Program start term varies. View admissions information for more details.§

Computer Science (M.S. or M.Eng.) – Online

Curriculum — M.Eng. and M.S. in Computer Science

Earning your master’s degree in computer science online with Oregon State will equip you with the knowledge that is needed to apply the disruptive power of technology in any field.

Courses in the 45-credit Master of Engineering and Master of Science programs are developed and delivered online by Oregon State faculty members, many with industry experience. These classes will prepare you to lead work and solve complex problems in the areas of data structures, artificial intelligence, database management systems, software engineering, computer animations and more.

Project and non-project options

The M.S. in Computer Science program will require you to complete a computer science-related project in collaboration with expert Oregon State computer science faculty. You can complete this project from a distance without any in-person requirements. The M.Eng. in Computer Science program will only require you to complete the 45 credits of coursework.

Degree requirements

The M.Eng. and M.S. computer science programs include 45 credits of coursework from Oregon State’s College of Engineering and School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

You can view the program curriculum requirements on OSU’s academic catalog and gather additional details on the EECS website.

Topic areas

Using your personal and professional interests as a guide, select an area that will give focus to your studies. Choose a topic from one of the following areas:

  • Theoretical computer science
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Computer systems
  • Software engineering
  • Computer vision and graphics

Sample course topics

  • Algorithms: Design, analysis, and implementation
  • Big ideas in AI
  • Computer architecture
  • Human computer interaction
  • Introduction to computer graphics
  • Machine learning
  • Privacy and surveillance
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