CS MS Applicants
Program Highlights
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Flexible CurriculumFall & Spring start 1.5 to 2 years for degree completion | Small Class SizesAverage class size of 35 students | Reseach Opportunities60% of students participate in research or special projects |
Curriculum Overview
Our Masters in Computer Science (CS MS) program is technical and practical in nature, where programming-based homework and projects are expected in almost every course. Additionally, a real-world practicum (typically, as a software engineer intern) is required, to be completed during or after the Summer after the first year in the MS program. Please see our program requirements to learn more about the curriculum.
Program Finances
Students who are admitted to the CS MS program, whether from the US or international, will be automatically considered for partial tuition scholarships. No additional application is necessary.
There are a number of resources available to fund your CS MM degree. Types of funding include loans, external scholarships, student employment, and grants. Successful individuals often utilize more than one source of funding. Learm more about these resources by visiting the Laney Graduate School Funding page.
For a detailed break down of the expected cost of attendance please see the Laney Graduate School Cost of Attendance summary.
Minimum Admissions Requirements
In exceptional cases, a student not satisfying one of the minimal requirements below may still be admitted, with the expectation of doing "bridge" work before or during their first semester, to catch up on the requirements before enrolling in standard CS graduate courses.
While we do not have a specific set of courses that applicants must complete, our curriculum requires that you have experience with foundational quantitative and computer science concepts. Most students demonstrate this experience through their transcript, but this can also be demonstrated through projects, internships, and work experience.
The courses provided here serve as a guide for you to evaluate your preparation.
- Linear Algebra (Highly suggested)
- Discrete structures (Highly suggested)
Foundational Computer Science Courses
- Algorithms (Highly suggested)
- Data structures (Highly suggested)
- Intro to programming (Highly suggested)
- Databases
- Systems
- Computer Architecture
APPLYING TO THE EMORY CS MS PROGRAM
Admission to the CS MS program is coordinated by the Emory Laney Graduate School and requires the following:
A one-page statement explaining the reasons you are interested in attending the CS MS program at Emory.
- The statement should be well-organized, concise, and completely free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Additionally, consider addressing the following points if they pertain to you:
- Grades below a C, particularly those in CS-related coursework
- Gaps in your education or other anomalies on your transcript
- If you lack a strong accademic preparation for CS coursework, provide evidence in your statement of purpose and resume/CV
- If you lack a strong accademic preparation for CS coursework, provide evidence in your statement of purpose and resume/CV
Unofficial copies of transcripts from each post-secondary institution you have attended, including your current one.
- Must be in English.
- While we do not require official transcripts as part of the application process. Official transcripts need to be submitted only if and when you are offered and accept admission.
- Your application cannot be processed before we have received one letter.
- While you may submit additional letters, you will not be penalized for only submitting one letter
- This requirement can be waived for international applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree, or a 2+ year MS degree, in a country where English is the primary language or where English is the medium of instruction. You can indicate this on your application.
- Accepted alternatives to the TOEFL are listed below
- IELTS - Minimum score of 600
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60
- Duolingo English Test - 120
- Applicants experiencing financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver within the application. More information on this process can be here https://gs.emory.edu/admissions/fee-waivers
The institutional code for Emory University, which includes Laney Graduate School, for the GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL is 5187.
While the GRE is not required, you are encouraged to self-report your GRE score in your application. This data can help demonstrate your quantitative aptitude and analytical writing skills. Applicants who do not submit a GRE score will not be penalized.