Community Research Skills
Students participate in the local research culture and contribute according to common community standards.
Mission Statement. Students in the Master of Science program in the Computer Science Department are prepared to be technical problem solvers, are competent in the state of the art, and have mastered a particular aspect of Computer Science. All students are active in at least one of the Department's research labs and work closely with a faculty advisor in the completion of their M.S. thesis. Consequently, they are able to engage in further research where computers will have a significant impact. M.S. graduates are an asset to their employers as they demonstrate increased insight into solving problems, and are able to manage and complete significant projects. Graduates are prepared with a solid background in both theoretical foundations and practical training for the lifelong learning necessary in this fast-moving field.
Requirements for Degree.
Thesis Option:
Project Option:
Required Test
GRE
International Applicants:
All international applicants applying to the Computer Science program must complete a foreign credential evaluation with IERF and request to have the official report sent electronically to BYU Graduate Studies (before the applicable program application deadline) in order to considered eligible for admission.
Students participate in the local research culture and contribute according to common community standards.Community Research Skills
Students fulfill an approved study list that prepares them for their career.
Students develop independent mastery of an advanced topic.
Students demonstrate an ability to read and understand the current literature.
Students are able to write and communicate ideas well.
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year | |
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Total Students | 77 |
International | 9 |
Female | 10 |
LDS | 75 |
Non-White | 14 |
BYU Undergraduate | 67 |
Three Year Average Test Scores of Admitted Student | |
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GRE Composite Score | 321.1 |
GRE Quantitative Score | 161.0 |
GRE Quantitative Percentile | 78.9 |
GRE Verbal Score | 160.1 |
GRE Verbal Percentile | 79.8 |
GRE Analytical Score | 4.0 |
GRE Analytical Percentile | 58.1 |
Five Year Average of Graduated Students | |
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Average Years to Degree | 3.3 |
Graduated Per Year | 15.8 |
Five Year Average of Admitted Students | |
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Applied Per Year | 39.2 |
Admitted Per Year | 29.4 |
Percent Admitted | 75.00 |
Average GPA | 3.62 |