Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS
Master of Science in Computer Sciences
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison Professional Master’s Program in Computer Sciences fills a growing market demand. It is perfect if you are a working professional who wants to further your education, obtain up-to-date information in the fast-moving IT field, and immediately apply what you learn to your job.
- The program is designed such that two courses per semester constitutes a manageable workload for a working professional who attends PMP part-time
- Take as many courses as you can handle each semester from a range of offerings to gain the knowledge and skills most relevant to your career goals
- Our students have interned at big tech companies and a number of tech startups, and many of them received job offers prior to completing their degree
Education that works for you
Develop knowledge for the fast-moving IT field, apply expertise on the job, and gain essential skills for career advancement.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Computer Sciences
Commitment
1-2 years
Tuition
Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1503.40 per credit
Format
Face-to-face
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall term
Offered by
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: February 15, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: February 15, 2027
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Admissions and events
Program requirements
Application materials required
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Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS
$96,300
Estimated market salary in 2021
Job titles
Top industries
22%
Projected job growth from 2020-2030. Sources: Lightcast™ 2022 and alumni data.
17th
UW–Madison graduate computer sciences programs ranked 17th for Best Graduate Computer Sciences Programs.
U.S. News & World Report
What you’ll learn
Stay at the forefront of technology with the Computer Sciences: Professional Program MS. Build your skills in database management, human-computer interaction, and cutting-edge areas like machine learning and artificial intelligence, all through hands-on projects and coursework.
- Database management systems
- Human-computer interaction
- Artificial intelligence
- Algorithms
- Machine learning
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Talk with an enrollment coach or program contact today to get your questions answered.
