录取要求

In general, we expect that a student must have had the following minimal background in computer science. A student must have previously taken courses or otherwise demonstrated background in the following: intermediate-level programming and algorithms; discrete math; and computer systems or organization. Also, many individual courses have prerequisites, including not only lower-level computer science courses, but also digital logic design, linear algebra, probability, and statistics. A student may need to take prerequisite courses that do not count toward the MCS degree.

申请材料清单

1.The application fee for submitting an online application to a computer science graduate program is $85.

2.Letters of Recommendation：

At least three letters of recommendation are required. The online application system will require you to submit letter writer names and email addresses. The system will then send to each of your letter writers an email message that includes a secure link to the online system, which will allow your letter writers to submit letters on your behalf. Visit the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Letters of Recommendation page for additional information.

3.Official Transcripts

Electronic copies of transcripts are required from each college or university that you have attended; use the online application system to submit all electronic transcripts. If you are offered admission to Rice, you will be required to have official copies of each transcript mailed directly to the department.

4.GRE

All applicants must submit scores for the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) general exam. The ETS school code for Rice is 6609. GRE subject test scores are not required.

5.TOEFL/ IELTS

Applicants who are foreign nationals or whose native language is not English must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test and must score at least 90 on the iBT TOEFL or at least 600 on the paper-based TOEFL. For those students who choose to take the IELTS in lieu of TOEFL, the minimum score is 7. The TOEFL school code for Rice is 6609. The TOEFL and IELTS are not necessary for an international student who has received a degree from a university in which English is the official language of communication. Eligible applicants should upload their transcript from an English speaking University/Institution, reflecting the degree conferred or in-progress, in order to have the TOEFL score requirement automatically waived.

6.Statement of Purpose (pdf version)

7.CV/Resume (pdf version - most current version is appreciated)

专业介绍

The Master's of Computer Science (MCS) degree is a terminal, professional degree intended for students who plan to pursue a technical career in the computer industry. Past graduates of the MCS program occupy positions at many top technology companies, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Cisco, and IBM. Students in the MCS program join a lively and invigorating community of scholars in the largest academic department at Rice University.

课程设置

• VISITING RESEARCH
• INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• COMPUTATION IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
• ELEMENTS OF ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATION
• COMPUTATIONAL THINKING
• INTRODUCTION TO GAME PROGRAMMING IN PYTHON
• INTRODUCTION TO GAME CONTENT CREATION
• PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTING
• ALGORITHMIC THINKING
• ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
• INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAM DESIGN
• HISTORY OF NUMBERS AND GAMES OF CHANCE
• COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECTS
• SOCIETY IN THE INFORMATION AGE
• ADVANCED OBJECT - ORIENTED PROGRAMMING AND DESIGN