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Gain the expertise to drive innovation with Wentworth's Master's in Applied Computer Science. Our program provides advanced training in AI, machine learning, software engineering, cloud services, and more, preparing you for leadership positions in tech, finance, healthcare, and other dynamic fields.

About Online Learning at Wentworth:

Online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a flexible and accessible educational experience, allowing students to engage with coursework, faculty, and peers from anywhere in the world. This model leverages a digital platform to deliver high-quality collaborative, faculty-led opportunities, accommodating those who need to balance their studies with other professional or personal commitments.

Online Asynchronous Learning

Asynchronous online learning for graduate students at Wentworth Institute of Technology offers a high degree of flexibility, allowing students to access course materials, lectures, and assignments at any time that suits their schedule. This model of learning, which does not require real-time interaction, enables students to balance their education with other commitments, while still benefiting from the institute's rigorous academic standards and resources. 

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  • Code Your Career

    Hands-on, experiential learning opportunities will prepare students to build applications, systems, and information flow in modern computing environments. Students will gain expertise in critical concepts including Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, and Modern Computing. 

    By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, students will build the skills necessary to thrive in the evolving tech industry.

    Focus on Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning have revolutionized the way we live and work. As more and more organizations — from business to healthcare to government — find new uses for this exciting technology, the demand for computer scientists trained in their application continues to skyrocket.

    Wentworth’s Master of Science in Applied Computer Science, with a focus in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, will give you the skills you need to advance your career and stand out in today’s competitive job market.
     

  • Wentworth Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

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  • The Master of Science in Applied Computer Science is available in a 4+1 specifically for computer science or closely related majors at Wentworth students completing eight credits of graduate level courses during their senior spring and summer semesters, a 2-Year program which is a more traditional masters degree for students with a baccalaureate degree in computer science or related field, and a 3-Year program which prepares students who have little or no programming experience for entry into the 2-Year program, further allowing any student regardless of their background, to pursue a Master of Science in Applied Computer Science degree.  

    View the Course Catalog below for more program requirements.

    Catalog

    4 +1 Masters of Science in Computer Science:  Requirements which include two courses (8 credits) completed during senior year and one additional graduate year starting in the fall. (32 credits)
    Course Title Credits
    Spring Semester: Undergraduate Senior Year
    COMP5050MODERN COMPUTING4
    Summer Semester: Undergraduate Senior Year
    COMP5700CLASSICAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE4
    Grade of B or higher required in undergraduate courses to satisfy requirements in the Master of Science in Computer Science
    Year One: Fall
    COMP7431ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING3
    COMP7010ADVANCED ALGORITHMS3
    COMP6999TECHNICAL PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT3
    Elective3
    Spring
    DATA6250MACHINE LEARNING FOR DATA SCIENCE3
    Elective3
    Elective3
    COMP6999TECHNICAL PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT3
    or COMP7010 ADVANCED ALGORITHMS
    Total Credits32
    2-Year Program Master of Science in Computer Science:  Requirements for students with a baccalaureate degree in computer science, or related field.
    30 credits
    Course Title Credits
    Year 1: Fall
    COMP7010ADVANCED ALGORITHMS3
    or COMP7431 ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
    COMP6999TECHNICAL PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT3
    Spring
    DATA6250MACHINE LEARNING FOR DATA SCIENCE3
    Elective 3
    Summer
    Elective3
    Elective3
    Year 2: Fall
    COMP7431ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING3
    Elective3
    Spring
    Elective3
    DATA6999CAPSTONE3
    or COMP7600 THESIS
    Total Credits30
    1-Year Program Master of Science in Computer Science: Requirements for students with any baccalaureate degree to earn a Masters of Science in Computer Science. 30 credits
    Course Title Credits
    Year 1: Fall
    COMP7431ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING3
    COMP7010ADVANCED ALGORITHMS3
    COMP6999TECHNICAL PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT3
    Spring
    DATA6250MACHINE LEARNING FOR DATA SCIENCE3
    Elective3
    Elective3
    Elective3
    Summer
    Elective3
    Elective3
    DATA6999CAPSTONE3
    or COMP7010 ADVANCED ALGORITHMS
    Total Credits30
    Course Title Credits
    List of Electives
    COMP5750 - EMBEDDED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE3
    COMP5775 - ADVANCED PARALLEL COMPUTING3
    COMP6760 - COMPUTER VISION3
    COMP7800 - NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING3
    COMP7800 - ARCHITECTURE AND AI3
    COMP7800 - APPLIED DEEP LEARNING3
    COMP7800 - BIG DATA SYSTEMS3
    COMP7800 - SPORTS ANALYTICS3
    COMP7800 - SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS3
  • Students who graduate from the Applied Computer Science program work at Software Engineers, Software Developers, Database Administrators, Machine Learning Engineers, Systems Architects, and Technology Officers. View the Career Outcomes Survey Data below for more information.

     
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4+1 Option

Interested in getting your M.S. in Applied Computer Science in only one year (two semesters) beyond graduation? Apply to the Double Leopard accelerated degree program as an enrolled undergraduate and fast-track your graduate education and career. You can even carry over your Merit Scholarship!

Learn more about Accelerated Degrees

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