Master of Science - Computer Science

Advance your career with a Master’s in Computer Science at Northeastern Illinois University! Affordable tuition & international student support. Apply now!

No single path exists for computer science professionals. Rather, as more industries adopt computer applications, demand spans software, hardware, and web development to cybersecurity. Regardless of specialization, all professionals require a solid grounding in design, development, and system skills and analysis, and Northeastern Illinois University structures the Master’s in Computer Science degree in this fashion, allowing students to continue upgrading their knowledge. Through this format, Northeastern Illinois University Master’s in Computer Science program: provides a twofold purpose, equipping students with a blend of advanced and specialized competencies to reach the next rung of their career or change directions; helps students meet the marketplace’s demands for a higher level of computer science knowledge; builds on students educational and professional accomplishments while letting them customize their degree to their goals; understands that today’s computer science professionals need to be super problem-solvers and supplies students with analytical skills, practical applications, and an advanced theoretical background to creatively address the latest issues; helps advance students understanding of programming languages, algorithms, and data structures while broadening their scientific and technical mindset; is known for its affordable tuition and diverse, supportive environment, where students will be in greater contact with their professors; considers students' hectic schedule and holds classes in the evenings after work hours and on Saturday mornings, eliminating time away from the workforce; and considers a wide spectrum of paths and goals—landing an advanced specialist, manager, or leadership role in students' company or industry, continuing their educational journey onto a doctoral degree, or growing their knowledge to teach computer science in a high school setting to future technology professionals.