The ability to answer urgent, new questions using large data sets has become increasingly vital. In the years ahead, demand will continue to grow for computer scientists specifically trained in methods of extracting knowledge from ever-larger data sets. Experts are needed who can develop the required computing systems and software. Our specialization in data-centric computing is designed to meet this need. The program incorporates intensive study across a spectrum of related areas including machine learning, databases, data mining, algorithms, and systems.<\/span><\/p>\n Eight CS courses (32 credits) approved for graduate study are required. Of the eight courses required, five courses must fulfill the core program <\/span>breadth requirements<\/span><\/a>, with at least one in each of the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n The remaining three courses can be fulfilled by any graduate-level CS course in data-centric computing.<\/span><\/p>\n Students are expected to achieve a grade of B- or better in all graduate level courses that count towards the 32 degree credit requirement. In addition, <\/span>among the grades received for the five breadth courses<\/b>, the number of grades of B\u2013 must not be greater than the number of grades of B+ or higher. No grade lower than B\u2013 may be used for graduate credit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Of the eight required courses for the MS CS degree, students must take five (breadth requirement) courses, three of which satisfy the CS core and two of which satisfy the Specialization requirements of the student\u2019s CS program track.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>MS in CS Core Breadth Requirements<\/b> must be satisfied by all students pursuing an MS in CS, inclusive of specialization. This core requirement covers the three areas of <\/span>software<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>systems,<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>theory<\/span><\/i>. Students can satisfy each area of the core with any graduate level CS course that is applicable. However, it is recommended that the CS core be satisfied with the courses that have been explicitly designed to form the core CS foundation for Master\u2019s students, specifically:<\/span><\/p>\n Students wishing to satisfy a core area with a different course, other than the course recommended, have the option to do so with the approval of their CS advisor.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to the three course CS Core requirement, students must complete at least <\/span>two <\/span><\/i>additional courses specific to degree.<\/span><\/p>\n Data Centric Computing Track:<\/b><\/p>\n Students who are in the Data Centric Computing specialization track, should take at least two additional specialization\u00a0 core requirements offered in the area of data science. The <\/span>data centric computing core specialization courses<\/b> are:<\/span><\/p>\n *Students are only allowed to take 542 or 541 but <\/span>not<\/b> both within their program.*<\/span><\/p>\n The remaining three courses are fulfilled by <\/span>data-centric computing-related electives<\/b> in the following departments:<\/span><\/p>\n As an example*, <\/span>data-centric computing electives<\/b> that have been approved in the past include:<\/span><\/p>\n Thesis<\/b><\/p>\n While not required for (non-PhD) students accepted into the Master’s Program. MS students have the option of augmenting their degree with a research-based thesis. A Master\u2019s thesis is carried out with the approval of, and under the supervision of, a computing faculty or affiliated faculty member. Upon successful defense, Master\u2019s theses are published with the BU libraries. Students pursuing a specialization are expected to pick a thesis topic that aligns with their specialization.<\/span><\/p>\n *Sample program coming soon*<\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Please view our Admissions tab on how to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Our CS students have the opportunity to study data-centric computing not only with a computer science focus, but from a broad perspective as well. In particular, students are encouraged to enroll in courses from other data-centric programs at BU, including those at the <\/span>Metropolitan College<\/span><\/a> (MET), the <\/span>Bioinformatics program in the College of Engineering<\/span><\/a>, and the <\/span>Questrom School of Business<\/span><\/a>. These courses include a wide range of data implications from database management, to biological database systems, to advanced business analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n Thinking about applying? Request more information by clicking on the button below.<\/b><\/p>\n Request Info<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Relevant Links<\/b><\/p>\n Manipulating Data to Answer Urgent Questions The ability to answer urgent, new questions using large data sets has become increasingly vital. In the years ahead, demand will continue to grow for computer scientists specifically trained in methods of extracting knowledge from ever-larger data sets. 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