M.S. in Computer Science Postgraduate Programme By SMU Lyle School of Engineering |TopUniversities

M.S. in Computer Science M.S. in Computer Science

Location

Main campus, Dallas, United States
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

SMU Lyle’s Master of Science in computer science with specializations in AI, cybersecurity or software engineering, is a practical degree that empowers students to not only build solutions that can change the world, but also as industry leaders who can communicate these ideas and solutions to a global audience.  

With a curriculum designed by expert faculty and experienced industry professionals, students benefit from a program rooted in real-world considerations. Developed with working professionals in mind, students have the opportunity to pursue their degree in person or online.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

SMU Lyle’s Master of Science in computer science with specializations in AI, cybersecurity or software engineering, is a practical degree that empowers students to not only build solutions that can change the world, but also as industry leaders who can communicate these ideas and solutions to a global audience.  

With a curriculum designed by expert faculty and experienced industry professionals, students benefit from a program rooted in real-world considerations. Developed with working professionals in mind, students have the opportunity to pursue their degree in person or online.

Admission Requirements

80+
110+
6.5+
55+
3+
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering admission requirements for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following:
  1. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related discipline. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than computer science may be admitted to the program and may be required to take articulation coursework and/or satisfy the competency requirement (see below).
  2. A minimum GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale in the student’s junior and senior years.
  3. A reasonable level of mathematical maturity.

15 May 2026
2 Years
Aug

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