It is designed to prepare students for doctoral study or positions in industry or government service in computer-related areas. In recognition of various student interests, courses may be selected from areas related to computer science, primarily quantitative business decisions, software and hardware engineering, and mathematics appropriate for the theory of computers or computer applications. The strong blend of computer mastery with mathematics makes the program unique. This allows the faculty to lead students in both independent and team-based explorations. This paradigm of exploration and knowledge seeking leads to the development of a much stronger graduate.
Most students complete the program within a two-year time frame.
Some prerequisite courses are required if areas such as programming language or knowledge of calculus have not been previously completed. Students complete a research paper in their chosen area of computer science as a means of meeting one of the requisites in the program. Several computer labs are available on the campus. Each computer has access to the Internet. The University's Scholarship and Financial Aid Office accepts applications for grants, loans, and work-study assistance.