录取要求

The MS in Computer Science is a two-track program designed for students with undergraduate degrees in any field. The 9 course, three-semester MS track is for students with undergraduate majors in computer science; the 12 course, four-semester MS track is for students who have a bachelor's degree in another field who wish to prepare for a PhD or a career in computer science. Student backgrounds will be evaluated by faculty committee for the appropriate track.

Important Notes

An email address is required to apply online. You may create a new application or return to a previously saved application. The online application cannot be submitted until you have entered all of the required data and uploaded all of the required attachments .

Please note that you may only apply to one program per academic year.

Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email, which acknowledges receipt of your application.

An application fee of $75 is required in order for your application to be processed. Upon submission of your electronic application, you may pay online with MasterCard, VISA, or Discover. Your application will be processed only after payment is received.

Please do not email us or mail to us a copy of your uploaded documents (including transcripts) as doing so will delay the processing of your application.

A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) must be obtained prior to matriculation in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

申请材料清单

An online application;

An application fee;

Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions;

Letters of recommendation, submitted electronically. The PhD program requires three letters of recommendation; the MA requires two letters of recommendation; the BA/MS program requires one letter of recommendation.

A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;

A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program.

Standardized tests: PhD: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required (On average, PhD students are in the 85% in verbal and 95% in quantitative.) Master’s: GRE required. BA/MS: GRE not required. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores).

International applicants: Additional requirements for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, and important information regarding visas. If you are submitting TOEFL scores, please note that our TOEFL institution code is 3261.

专业介绍

The Computer Science program at Brandeis provides students with strong foundations in three fundamental areas: designing and building software, developing effective ways to solve computing problems, and devising new and better ways of using computers to address challenges. Graduates are employed in a wide variety of settings:

Artificial Intelligence

Education Engineering

Financial Institutions

Government

Entrepreneurship Information Technology

Telecommunications

Security

Medical Informatics

Robotics

Entertainment

Software Companies

Technology Manufacturers

Core Areas of Study

Databases

Programming languages

Artificial Intelligence

Data Compression

Human Computer Interaction

Collaborative Technology

Network, Distribute, and Parallel Computing

课程设置

• The MA program in computer science is a two-track program designed for outstanding students with undergraduate degrees in any field. Admitted students with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science must satisfactorily complete an approved schedule of nine courses, which includes:
• A. Elective courses: At least nine COSI courses numbered 100 or greater of which at most three may be chosen from the following courses: COSI 152aj, COSI 152bj, COSI 153aj, COSI 153bj, COSI 154aj, COSI 293aj, COSI 210aj, COSI 200ab and COSI 210a.
• Admitted students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than Computer Science must satisfactorily complete an approved schedule of twelve courses, which includes:
• A. Four core courses providing fundamental background in Computer Science: COSI 11a, COSI 12b, COSI 21a, and COSI 29a. At most two core courses can be taken a semester. Students must maintain a minimum average of a B+ in the 4 undergraduate courses required. At the end of each semester in the program, students who have an average of less than a B+ for the subset of these courses that they have taken thus far will be subject to probation or withdrawal from the program.
• B. Elective courses: At least eight additional COSI courses numbered 100 or greater of which one must be COSI 131a; one may be chosen from the following courses: COSI 115bj, COSI 152aj, COSI 152bj, COSI 153aj, COSI 153bj, COSI 154aj, COSI 293aj, COSI 210aj, COSI 200ab and COSI 210a. Only one independent study or one JBS course may count as a 100 level elective. Students who have previously taken the equivalent of any core course may petition the Graduate Program Director for an exemption allowing them to substitute an additional COSI course numbered 100 or greater.
• Students may be exempted from COSI 11a if they either: 1) received a score of 5 on the AP Computer Science exam, or 2) successfully complete a COSI 11a placement exam.
• The placement exam will always be held on the first Wednesday that follows the start of classes in both the fall and spring semesters. Students who wish to take the placement exam should contact the department undergraduate or graduate advisor head at least 24 hours in advance of the exam. Note that all students who are exempted from 11a must take an additional elective that qualifies for the degree.