Overview
The Master of Science in Computer Science is for recent graduates and working professionals. The program keeps its courses matched to what industry and research need.
Two degree options
Non-thesis option
For students headed into industry. You finish with a comprehensive exam on your coursework.
Thesis option
For students interested in research or a Ph.D. You write and defend a thesis.
Degree requirements
Where graduates go
- Software engineering
- Data science and AI
- Ph.D. programs
How to apply
Apply through the Graduate School.
LSU New Orleans undergraduates can start this degree early through the accelerated master's program, which the Graduate School runs.
Faculty
David Pace
IT Director
Ted Holmberg
Adjunct Professor, Postdoctoral Research Associate
James Wagner
Assistant Professor
Shengru Tu
Professor Emeritus
Joe Sylve
Adjunct Professor
Christopher Summa
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
Ben Samuel
Associate Professor, Director of Light Lab, Undergraduate Coordinator
Vassil Roussev
Professor, Department Chair, Director of LSU New Orleans Cyber Center
Abdullah Al Redwan Newaz
Assistant Professor, Director of aiR Lab
Abdullah Yasin Nur
Associate Professor
Tamjidul Hoque
Professor
Adlai DePano
Associate Professor
Shreya Banerjee
Assistant Professor
Mahdi Abdelguerfi
Professor, Director of GulfSCEI Center