Master in Computer and Information Sciences (Master's)

Tuition is 15,039 USD per year.

The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) is designed to advance professional careers in computing by challenging students with a modern curriculum. It emphasizes applying principles of design, critical and algorithmic thinking, innovation, management, and problem-solving. The program equips students with advanced skills in computer systems, software, and telecommunications to implement computerization processes across various industries. Students develop practical skills to design and construct computer software and applications.

Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Mobile Game Development, Data Analytics (DATA), Health Informatics (HIT), Software Development (DEV), Web Development.

The program requires 36 credit hours, including 18 core course credit hours and a 3-credit capstone course. Students must also complete a credit-bearing internship course for practical learning experience. Concentrations require an additional 15 credit hours, or 12 for Web Development.

Graduates are prepared for advanced careers in computer science and software design, equipped with practical skills to develop and construct computer software and applications across various industries.

The program is designed to advance the professional careers of technologists in the field of computing.

Applicants need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Proof of English proficiency is required for non-English speaking international students. A prerequisite TECH 100 course is required for those without a technology bachelor's degree.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Standard duration is 2 years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 45% of applicants.

Westcliff University’s main campus is in Irvine, California, in Southern California’s greater Orange County community. The university also lists locations in Corona, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, San Francisco, Toronto, and Nepal. International students can study at the Southern California campus or online from their home country, with online classes and remote internship opportunities available across its degrees.

Academic work spans business, technology and engineering, education, law, and nursing. Programs include bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate options, with subjects such as business analytics, computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, education, legal studies, and nursing. Classroom instruction connects with the real world of business, STEM, and education. Professors working in their fields bring practical experience into teaching, and the university lists a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Students from more than 80 countries have sought Westcliff’s education in the United States, while its fast facts refer to more than 9,000 students from over 110 countries. The MBA includes a SMART Consulting Capstone, where teams of no more than five research markets, analyze problems, and develop recommendations with guidance from faculty, executives, and mentors. Students may also join the Westcliff Warriors athletics program. The Irvine campus is located at 17877 Von Karman Ave, 4th Floor, Irvine, California 92614.