Master of Computer and Information Science - Computer Science at Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University's Computer Science track in the Master of Computer and Information Science (MCIS) program is a professional degree program specifically designed to combine a thorough education in computer and information science with applications in the areas of business, engineering, mathematics, or other relevant fields. 

The program emphasizes study of computing using the latest technologies. It focuses on the theoretical capabilities of computing including problem solving and algorithms. There are thesis, non-thesis, and internship tracks available for this course of study. 

Admission Requirements

• Application Form
• Application Fee
• Undergraduate Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 Undergraduate GPA
• GRE Test Scores

  • The GRE General section is required if one or more of the following conditions is true:

  • An unaccredited college or university awarded the undergraduate degree.
  • The student's undergraduate cumulative grade-point average is below 3.00.
  • The year of the baccalaureate degree precedes the date of application to the College of Graduate
    Studies by more than six years; however, in this case, the examination requirement may be waived, with program approval, if the applicant's undergraduate grade-point average is 3.0 or above.

    • If the GRE is required, a minimum score at the 60th percentile on the Quantitative section, and a score of 3.5 or higher in the Analytical Writing Qualitative section, are typically required.

*Admission to the program is based on a combination of a candidate’s undergraduate GPA and the GRE score.  

-International students are required to have met at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based): 78 (including at least 20 in reading, 21 in listening, 17 in writing, and 20 in speaking)
• TOEFL PBT (Paper-Based): 550
• IELTS: 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section
• PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): 50
• iTEP: 5.0

Admission Deadlines

All applications must be submitted and complete on the following application deadline dates:

• Domestic Students
  • Rolling
• International Students
  • Fall Semester - July 21st
  • Spring Semester - December 10th
  • Summer Semester - April 14th

Career Outcomes

• Graduates of the program will be prepared for immediate employment in business, industry, and government, or to pursue higher studies in the discipline.
• These are some of the local companies that are hiring CSU grads: NASA, MRI Software, Case Western, CGI Technologies, Aerotek, DXC, Acumen Solutions, and Modis.