Computer Science Graduate Program
Overview
"I wish there had been an entrepreneurship emphasis like USF's when I was in
computer science graduate school; my career has been a combination of just that:
technology and management. I hope USF's MSCS and MSIE students, particularly
those taking the emphasis in entrepreneurship, will consider Adobe upon graduation."
- Dr. Charles M. Geschke, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Adobe Systems
The ever-changing world of software and computer science has always demanded more advanced training and education. With the University of San Francisco's prime location in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area and its proximity to Silicon Valley, USF graduate students enjoy an environment rich with the many innovations and opportunities of this world-renown region of technology. For these reasons and others, the number of students in the graduate program in Computer Science at the University of San Francisco has grown by 65% since 1999.
The Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) provides students with a broad background in software development and other core disciplines of computer science. This core background serves as a sound foundation for CS graduate students as they develop a substantial software project - either as a research-driven or commercially sponsored project.
Small classes and close interaction with full-time faculty are a hallmark of graduate education at USF. Along with the full-time teaching and research faculty, outside experts bring real-word computing experience to the classroom. In the Harney Science Center on the USF campus, a state-of-the-art computer and multimedia studio (see photo above) was recently constructed and endowed with a $2.5 million gift from a Computer Science alumnus. Students and faculty also maintain the W.M. Keck Computer Cluster (a Myrinet-connected network of 128 processors which provides students with on-site access to one of the most powerful computers at a liberal arts university).
Emphasis in Entrepreneurship
The United States excels at entrepreneurship, and USF claims one of the top entrepreneurial business schools in the nation. Ranked in the Top Tier of University Entrepreneurship Programs by Entrepreneur magazine and in the Top 25 of "America's Most Entrepreneurial Campuses" by Forbes and Princeton Review - the M.S. in Computer Science Program has joined with USF's MBA Entrepreneurship Program to offer the classic M.S. in Computer Science with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. Visit the Program page for more details.
Practicum Option
USF is your gateway to the Silicon Valley. The computer science graduate school at USF now offers a Practicum Option that allows students to gain practical work experience in the Silicon Valley while going to school. Students approved for the Practicum Option typically earn between $20 and $40 per hour, which makes school much easier to afford. Students take internships with companies such as BEA, Adobe, SAP, Intel, Technorati, Lawrence Berkeley Lab, and Internet Archive. Visit the Program page for more details.
MSCS Program for International Students
International students who have completed a three-year Bachelor's degree can now apply for the M.S. in Computer Science Bridge Program. This program is designed for international students with undergraduate degrees in technical disciplines, who need an additional year of preparatory courses as they pursue their Master's degree in Computer Science. Visit the Program page for more details.
The Department of Computer Science also offers an M.S. in Internet Engineering.
Apply for a Computer Science Graduate Fellowship!
Visit the Graduate Computer Science Department Website.
Join Us at Our Next Information Meeting for the Computer Science Graduate Program!
The World's First Flash Mob Supercomputer at USF on April 3, 2004!
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