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Computer Science Graduate Programs at UTSA

Computer Science Graduate Programs at UTSA. Dr. Weining Zhang. Overview. CS dept at UTSA offers two graduate degrees Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science PhD in Computer Science Currently, there are about 80+ masters students 80+ PhD students 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty.

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Computer Science Graduate Programs at UTSA

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  1. Computer Science Graduate Programs at UTSA Dr. Weining Zhang

  2. CS Graduate Programs Overview • CS dept at UTSA offers two graduate degrees • Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science • PhD in Computer Science • Currently, there are about • 80+ masters students • 80+ PhD students • 22 tenured/tenure-track faculty

  3. CS Graduate Programs MSc Degree Program • Graduate courses in core areas, including: Architecture, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Compilers, Networking, Multimedia, Databases, Info Security, Software Eng., Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Numeric Analysis, Visualization, User Interface, etc. • Special concentration areas in near future • Computer and Network Security • Software Engineering

  4. CS Graduate Programs Masters Program Options • Three options: • Thesis option • Opportunity to participate in research projects, write and defend a thesis • Non-thesis project option • Opportunity to participate in research projects • Non-thesis course option • Opportunity to take courses on more subjects • Typically the MS is completed in two years

  5. CS Graduate Programs Why Earn a Masters Degree ? • Get a better job with higher pay • Learn advanced topics from experts • Improve CS knowledge and skills • Prepare for career advances

  6. CS Graduate Programs MSc Degree Requirements • Complete 36 credit hours • 12 credit hours of required courses • 18 credit hours of elective courses • 6 credit hours depending on option • Thesis • Project • Courses • Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher

  7. CS Graduate Programs Admission Requirements • Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher in last 60 hours of course work • TOEFL score (for international applicants)‏ • Require CS background in subjects such as • Data structure, algorithms analysis • Computer organization, architecture • System programming, operating systems • Math: calculus, linear algebra, probability & statistics, discrete math

  8. CS Graduate Programs Application for MSc Program • Apply on-line: www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admission • Have sent in: • Transcripts • Letters of recommendations • TOEFL scores (GRE not required)‏ • Domestic applicant deadline: • July 1 for Fall and Nov. 1 for Spring • International applicant deadline: • April 1 for Fall • Sept. 1 for Spring

  9. CS Graduate Programs Financial Support for MSc • A number of Teaching Assistantships are now available to master students • Selection will be made by the Graduate Studies Committee at the time of admission • Selection is based on academic qualifications

  10. CS Graduate Programs Ph.D. Program • Leading-edge research opportunities: • Bioinformatics • Languages and Compilers • Networking • Software Engineering • Database • High Performance Computing and Scientific Computing • Multimedia • Operating Systems • Visualization • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Algorithms • Information Assurance, Computer Security, and Cryptographic Protocols

  11. CS Graduate Programs Why Earn a Ph.D.? • To become an expert in your field • To participate in the advancement of human knowledge • To increase your durable human capital • It stays on your resume long after your current skills have become obsolete • To establish your credentials as a researcher • Enables you to be principal investigator of government-funded research projects • Enables you to direct research in your company or government organization • To establish your credentials as an educator • Enables you to become a member of the Graduate Faculty of your institution

  12. CS Graduate Programs Ph.D. Degree Requirements • Complete 90 credit hours • 30 hours of graduate courses • 12 hrs core courses, 18 hrs electives • 42 hours of research • 6 hrs seminar, 18 hrs Doc. Res., 18 hrs Dissertation • 18 hours of flexible electives • Do research that contributes to the discipline of Computer Science • Write and defend a dissertation • Typically takes 5 years after a BS degree

  13. CS Graduate Programs Ph.D. Admission Requirements • B.A., B.S., or M.S. degree in CS or related area • Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher in the last 60 hours of course work, • A total score of at least 1000 on the GRE verbal and math sections and at least 3.0 on the analytical section, • A score of at least 550 on TOEFL (213 for the computer version) for int'l students • Three letters of recommendation

  14. CS Graduate Programs How to Apply for Ph. D. Admission • Apply on-line at www.utsa.edu/graduate/Admission • Submit Resume, Statement of Purpose, discuss your Experience and Interests • Have the following sent to Grad School • Transcripts • Letters of recommendations • GRE & TOEFL scores • Deadline: Feb. 1 for Fall, Oct. 1 for Spring admission (domestic and international)‏

  15. CS Graduate Programs Financial Support • Stipend for Ph. D. Students • $21000/year plus paid tuition and fees • May continue subject to acceptable progress • May require teaching • Research & Teaching Assistantship • Available to qualified masters and Ph.D. students • Graduate Research Scholarship is also available to masters students

  16. CS Graduate Programs Additional Information • Web sites: • CS Dept: www.cs.utsa.edu • Grad Col: www.utsa.edu/graduate • Email: • Office: cs@utsa.edu • Grad. Advisor of Record: wzhang@cs.utsa.edu • Department Office: • Room: SB 4.01.28 • phone: (210) 458-4436

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