Online MS in Computer Science

Online MS in Computer Science

Online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)

Your curiosity frames the future of computer science at Tulane University. Build the practical technical skills you need with the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) through the School of Science and Engineering.

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Online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)

Your curiosity frames the future of computer science at Tulane University. Build the practical technical skills you need with the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) through the School of Science and Engineering.

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Earn your online master’s in computer science from Tulane.

At Tulane, our Online Master of Science in Computer Science program can help you reach your goals without relocating. You’ll learn from world-class scholars who work in a variety of computer science areas and connect with classmates who bring diverse experiences and interests to the program. From analyzing GPS trajectories using computational geometry to identifying disease therapies with machine learning, Tulane’s Online MS in Computer Science emphasizes advanced technology in practice.

Choose from six focus areas:

  • COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY
  • COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY AND INFORMATICS
  • ALGORITHMS AND THEORY
  • SYSTEMS
  • DATA SCIENCE
  • ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING

Ready to join the next generation of curious computer scientists?

Connect with an enrollment advisor today to explore the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program.

Faculty Spotlight

Meet some of the brilliant minds behind our Online MS in Computer Science at Tulane. Internationally recognized researchers and practitioners, the MSCS faculty bring a high caliber of computer science proficiency to the classroom.

Ramgopal Mettu

Associate Professor

PhD, 2002, University of Texas, Austin

Dr. Mettu conducts research at the intersection of algorithms and machine learning, with applications to computational biology and robotics.

Aron Culotta

Associate Professor

PhD, 2008, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Dr. Culotta conducts research in natural language processing, machine learning, and social network analysis. Application domains include public health, emergency management, and political science.

Nicholas Mattei

Assistant Professor

PhD, 2012, University of Kentucky

Dr. Mattei conducts research in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning applied to settings involving group decision-making and preference reasoning.

Carola Wenk

Professor

PhD, 2002, Freie Universität Berlin

Dr. Wenk’s research interests include algorithms, in particular computational geometry and shape matching, topological data analysis, as well as applied areas such as geospatial data analysis and biomedical applications.

Faculty Spotlight

Meet some of the brilliant minds behind our Online MS in Computer Science at Tulane. Internationally recognized researchers and practitioners, the MSCS faculty bring a high caliber of computer science proficiency to the classroom.

Ramgopal Mettu

Associate Professor

PhD, 2002, University of Texas, Austin

Dr. Mettu conducts research at the intersection of algorithms and machine learning, with applications to computational biology and robotics.

Aron Culotta

Associate Professor

PhD, 2008, University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Dr. Culotta conducts research in natural language processing, machine learning, and social network analysis. Application domains include public health, emergency management, and political science.

Nicholas Mattei

Assistant Professor

PhD, 2012, University of Kentucky

Dr. Mattei conducts research in artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning applied to settings involving group decision-making and preference reasoning.

Carola Wenk

Professor

PhD, 2002, Freie Universität Berlin

Dr. Wenk’s research interests include algorithms, in particular computational geometry and shape matching, topological data analysis, as well as applied areas such as geospatial data analysis and biomedical applications.

Elevate Your Computer Science Career

As a student in Tulane’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science program, you complete your degree wherever you want, at your own pace, all while customizing your coursework and areas of emphasis. The result? You’ll be ready for highly specialized work in a well-compensated field that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts will grow much faster than the average for all occupations between now and 2032.

Ready to start your journey?

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Key Dates

Our cohorts begin in fall, spring, and summer semesters.

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Key Dates

Our cohorts begin in fall, spring, and summer semesters.

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