Master of Science in Computer Science

About

At Rensselaer, education in computer science prepares students for solving applied real-world problems and for conducting research in computer science. he Master of Science degree in Computer Science at RPI is a technical degree from which students may advance to positions of responsibility in the computing field with a solid foundation of knowledge to serve them. A number of students will continue into Ph.D. study and will be similarly well prepared. An M.S. degree provides considerable flexibility for management and leadership positions within the private and public sectors. RPI's M.S. students have benefitted from both the strong problem-solving orientation of CS faculty researchers as well as the culture of technology and application of the institution and within the curriculum. Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: Demonstrate a solid understanding of computer systems, algorithms and theory, and the application of computer science. Successfully plan, design, and conduct independent, publishable-quality research or an extensive independent project. Clearly articulate the results of their independent work in computer science in both oral and written form.

Career Path

Career path includes Software Developer, Full Stack Developer, Mobile Application Developer, Embedded Systems Developer, Backend Engineer, Frontend Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Game Developer, Machine Learning Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, AI Research Scientist, Computer Vision Specialist, Natural Language Processing Engineer, Deep Learning Engineer, Robotics Software Developer, Systems Software Engineer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Manager, Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester, Network Architect, Security Software Developer, Cryptography Specialist, Database Administrator, Big Data Engineer, Data Warehouse Architect, SQL Developer.