For graduate advising, please contact ...

Dr. Ron Lancaster,
Graduate Coordinator
Hayes 240
Phone: (419) 372-8697
Email: rlancast@bgsu.edu

Graduate Program Goals

This describes the goals of the MS in Computer Science program at Bowling Green State University.

Graduate Courses

The online list of computer science graduate courses is current. Model syllabi are available for most courses. See also our list of anticipated course offerings by semester.

Prerequisites to Graduate Work

Students with an undergraduate degree in computer science are usually ready to begin graduate studies at BGSU. Those with deficiencies can make these up while beginning the graduate program.

Requirements for the Master's Degree

The non-thesis option is most common, but a thesis option is also available.

Requirements for the Dual Master's Degree

A student may design a program of study incorporating computer science and another discipline leading to the simultaneous awarding of two master's degrees. Popular dual degree programs include

• computer science and psychology
• computer science and mathematics

Specializations

A specialization is not required for the degree, but the following are available for interested students:

• Parallel and Distributed Computing
• Software Engineering
• Operations Research

Admissions Process

Follow this link to apply to the MS program in computer science.