Advance the Future of Computing
Enhance your career with SMU Lyle's M.S. in Computer Science with specializations in cybersecurity, AI or software engineering.
10 Courses
With Industry-Leading Faculty
Jan. 2
Application for Spring
Flexible
Explore our Learning Formats
30 Credit Hours
To Complete Your Master's
About the Program
We are living in a constant computing revolution. Every year, new technology completely changes some aspect of modern life.
SMU Lyle's with specializations in AI, cybersecurity or software engineering, is a practical degree that teaches students how to implement effective solutions in their organizations. Students develop the tools to mitigate challenges while always looking for opportunities to advance their field.
To learn more about the program, contact Program Director Frank Coyle.
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The SMU Lyle Difference
Practical
Students gain skills they can immediately use, in a wide variety of computer science subfields.
Ethics-driven
Students learn to consider the ethical implications of advanced computing.
Rewarding
SMU graduates are in the top 5% of highest paid alumni across a variety of fields. (College Factual 2022)
Student Experience
Industry-Leading Faculty
Students experience a curriculum designed by experienced faculty and highly experienced practitioners.
Flexible Learning
Tailor your experience with our Lyle Anywhere® flexible learning platform, a mixture of in-person or synchronous online classes.
CS AI Research
Our research opportunities within artificial intelligence include applied machine learning and AI application domains.
Jobs You Can Land
Potential roles include:
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Deep Learning Engineer
- Senior Data Scientist
- Computer Vision Engineer
Admissions Requirements
In addition to meeting the Lyle School of Engineering for an M.S. degree, applicants are required to satisfy the following additional requirement: a B.S. in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Tuition and Fees
For a complete graduate cost per semester see Cost of Attendance.
Application Deadlines
The priority date for applications to the Spring 2025 term is January 2, 2025.
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