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  • Degrees Available:
    • M.S.
  • Locations:
    • Macomb
  • Required GPA:
    • Cumulative: 2.75
    • Last 2 years: 3.0
  • Interesting Facts: Fall 2009
    • Enrollment: 99
    • International: 84
    • Minority: 2
    • Male: 70
    • Female: 29
    • Students with Assistantships: 21

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Graduate Programs of Study

Academic College: Business and Technology

Program: Computer Science

Program Overview

Computer scientists impact society through their work in many areas. The advancement of technology has transformed the way and speed with which individuals work, communicate, and exchange information. As we now depend daily on the stability and reliability of our technology systems, there is a very strong demand for individuals with a background in computer science. Graduate-level computer scientists are generally hired to work with the next generation of technology in areas such as computer systems, networking, database administration, operating systems, search engines, software engineering, and custom applications.

Computer Science

Why Computer Science at WIU?

Our Faculty

Department faculty have a variety of experience, degrees, and research interests. The faculty have doctorates from such universities as Florida State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Northwestern University, Southern Methodist University, SUNY Buffalo, University of Illinois, University of Iowa, and University of Western Ontario. Their current research interests are in the areas of artificial intelligence, computer architecture, databases, distributed processing, graphics, languages, networking, simulation, and software engineering.