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Program checklist · MS

Computer Science, MS, Exclusively Online

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree (MS CS) is offered in the exclusively online format. The MS CS focuses on the design and application of computing systems, including the design of hardware and software components, hardware-software trade-offs, and the diverse applications of computing. This program offers two optional tracks in special topics in computer science: the Artificial Intelligence Track and the Cybersecurity Track. Students may choose to complete the MS in Computer Science, Exclusively Online with or without a track.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_6f9c7922
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

4 items
  1. Eligible holders of a baccalaureate degree in computer science or a related field are invited to apply for admission to the MS CS program in the exclusively online format.
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  2. Students whose undergraduate degrees are not in computer science may be required to complete some preparatory work in addition to fulfilling the program requirements listed below.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. The Exclusively Online option must be chosen at the time of application to the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. All policies and procedures regarding Exclusively Online Programs, including information on international student eligibility, may be found within the University’s Exclusively Online Programs webpage.
    Not resolved to a course

Program Requirements

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    MS in Computer Science, Exclusively Online, with Thesis Option

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      Core Courses (9 credits)

      3 items
      1. CS Z571
        Programming Languages
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CS Z551
        Systems Programming
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CS Z575
        Design & Analysis Comp Algorit
        Not resolved to a course

      Computer Systems Elective Course (3 credits)

      3 items
      1. CS Z520
        Computer Architecture & Organ
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CS Z528
        Computer Networks
        Not resolved to a course
      3. CS Z550
        Operating Systems
        Not resolved to a course

      Additional Elective Courses (15 credits)

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        Thesis (4 credits)

        1 item
        1. CS Z599
          Masters Thesis
          Not resolved to a course

        MS in Computer Science, Exclusively Online, with Project Option

        0 items

          Core Courses (9 credits)

          3 items
          1. CS Z551
            Systems Programming
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CS Z571
            Programming Languages
            Not resolved to a course
          3. CS Z575
            Design & Analysis Comp Algorit
            Not resolved to a course

          Computer Systems Elective Course (3 credits)

          3 items
          1. CS Z520
            Computer Architecture & Organ
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CS Z528
            Computer Networks
            Not resolved to a course
          3. CS Z550
            Operating Systems
            Not resolved to a course

          Additional Elective Courses (18 credits)

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            Termination Project (1 credit)

            1 item
            1. CS Z595
              Termination Project
              Not resolved to a course

            Elective Course List

            34 items
            1. CS Z501
              Programming Systems and Tools
              Not resolved to a course
            2. CS Z505
              Software & Eng. Project Management
              Not resolved to a course
            3. CS Z515
              Social Media Data Sci Pipeline
              Not resolved to a course
            4. CS Z517
              Intr to Human Comp Interaction
              Not resolved to a course
            5. CS Z524
              Intelligent Mobile Robotics
              Not resolved to a course
            6. CS Z526
              Internet of Things
              Not resolved to a course
            7. CS Z527
              Mobile Systems Security
              Not resolved to a course
            8. CS Z532
              Database Systems
              Not resolved to a course
            9. CS Z533
              Information Retrieval
              Not resolved to a course
            10. CS Z535
              Introduction To Data Mining
              Not resolved to a course
            11. CS Z536
              Intro to Machine Learning
              Not resolved to a course
            12. CS Z537
              Introduction to Deep Learning
              Not resolved to a course
            13. CS Z540
              Adv Topics - Obj Oriented Prog
              Not resolved to a course
            14. CS Z541
              Game Dev For Mobile Platforms
              Not resolved to a course
            15. CS Z542
              Design Patterns
              Not resolved to a course
            16. CS Z544
              Programming for the Web
              Not resolved to a course
            17. CS Z545
              Software Engineering
              Not resolved to a course
            18. CS Z547
              High Performance Computing
              Not resolved to a course
            19. CS Z552
              Intro to Cloud Computing
              Not resolved to a course
            20. CS Z553
              Software Security
              Not resolved to a course
            21. CS Z555
              Intro to Visual Info Processin
              Not resolved to a course
            22. CS Z556
              Intro to Computer Vision
              Not resolved to a course
            23. CS Z557
              Intro To Distributed Systems
              Not resolved to a course
            24. CS Z558
              Intro to Computer Security
              Not resolved to a course
            25. CS Z559
              Science of Cyber Security
              Not resolved to a course
            26. CS Z560
              Computer Graphics
              Not resolved to a course
            27. CS Z561
              Topics in Data Privacy
              Not resolved to a course
            28. CS Z565
              Intro to Artificial Intelligen
              Not resolved to a course
            29. CS Z572
              Compiler Design
              Not resolved to a course
            30. CS Z576
              Program Models Emerg Platforms
              Not resolved to a course
            31. CS Z601
              CS Research Methodology
              Not resolved to a course
            32. CS Z634
              Web Data Management
              Not resolved to a course
            33. CS Z636X
              Adv Topics of Machine Learning
              Not resolved to a course
            34. All CS Z580, CS Z581, and CS Z680 Special Topics courses
              Not resolved to a course

            MS in Computer Science, Exclusively Online, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Track

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              Two required artificial intelligence courses

              2 items
              1. CS Z536
                Intro to Machine Learning
                Not resolved to a course
              2. CS Z565
                Intro to Artificial Intelligen
                Not resolved to a course

              Two artificial intelligence electives chosen from the following list

              9 items
              1. CS Z515
                Social Media Data Sci Pipeline
                Not resolved to a course
              2. CS Z517
                Intr to Human Comp Interaction
                Not resolved to a course
              3. CS Z524
                Intelligent Mobile Robotics
                Not resolved to a course
              4. CS Z535
                Introduction To Data Mining
                Not resolved to a course
              5. CS Z537
                Introduction to Deep Learning
                Not resolved to a course
              6. CS Z555
                Intro to Visual Info Processin
                Not resolved to a course
              7. CS Z556
                Intro to Computer Vision
                Not resolved to a course
              8. CS Z636X
                Adv Topics of Machine Learning
                Not resolved to a course
              9. CS Z580, CS Z581, and CS Z680 Special Topics courses - Certain approved CS topics courses in areas such as Computational Social Science, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
                Not resolved to a course

              MS in Computer Science, Exclusively Online, with Cybersecurity Track

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                Two required cybersecurity courses

                2 items
                1. CS Z558
                  Intro to Computer Security
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. CS Z559
                  Science of Cyber Security
                  Not resolved to a course

                Two cybersecurity electives chosen from the following list

                6 items
                1. CS Z527
                  Mobile Systems Security
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. CS Z528
                  Computer Networks
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. CS Z536
                  Intro to Machine Learning OR CS Z537 - Introduction to Deep Learning
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. CS Z553
                  Software Security
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. CS Z561
                  Topics in Data Privacy
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. CS Z580, CS Z581, and CS Z680 Special Topics courses - Certain approved CS topics course in areas such as Hardware and Systems Security and Data Privacy.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Additional Information about the Program

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