Department of Computer Science

Main Office 7th floor, 25 Park Place; 404-413-5700

Department of Computer Science
Georgia State University
7th Floor, 25 Park Place Bldg.
P.O. Box 3994
Atlanta, GA 30302-3994
404-413-5700
cs.gsu.edu

Yi Pan, Chair
Yingshu Li, Director of Graduate Studies

The graduate programs offered by the Department of Computer Science include Master of Science (M.S.), Dual B.S./M.S., and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science. The programs focus on the technical aspects of both software and hardware. Computer Science faculty are actively engaged in a wide variety of research endeavors. Research efforts are concentrated in artificial intelligence and neural nets, computer architecture, database, data mining, big data, graphics and visualization, machine learning and deep learning, networks, security and privacy, parallel and distributed computing, cloud computing, cyber physical systems, Internet of Things (IoT), programming languages, simulation, and software engineering.

For the Ph.D. program, a Bioinformatics concentration is available. A baccalaureate or master’s degree in computer science, or its equivalent, is required for admission. The department encourages applications from high-tech and teaching professionals and those with non-computer science but closely related degrees. Pursuing the Ph.D. programs part-time is possible, so working professionals are encouraged to consider applying. Competitive financial aid is available for full-time Ph.D. students along with tuition waivers.

For the M.S. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics concentration and Security & Privacy concentration are available. The M.S. degree program in computer science provides students with advanced training in the fundamental principles and processes of computation. Graduate laboratory, research, and teaching assistantships are available to graduate students.

The computer science department accepts applications for the M.S. program each semester and for the Ph.D. program only fall semester with the general deadlines applying. However, in order to be considered for graduate assistantships, applicants must have all application materials in by February 15 for fall semester and by August 15 for spring semester.

Applicants may obtain additional information about the Department of Computer Science by contacting csgrad@gsu.edu.

Admission Requirements

Master of Science

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Computer Science has the following requirements:

1. A baccalaureate degree in computer science, or equivalent. While we welcome capable students with non-computer-science degrees, they may need some foundation courses.
2. A supplemental application for computer science.
3. A statement of background and goals.
4. Three letters of recommendations from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in computer science.
5. GRE (General) score.

Doctor of Philosophy

In addition to the general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Computer Science has the following requirements:

1. A baccalaureate or master’s degree in computer science or its equivalent. While we welcome capable students with non-computer science degrees, they may need some foundation courses.
2. A supplemental application for computer science.
3. A statement of background and goals.
4. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for Ph.D. work in computer science.
5. GRE (General) score.
6. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.