To be eligible for the MS in Computer Science at UMBC, international applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Prerequisite coursework includes subjects like data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, discrete mathematics, calculus, and linear algebra. The program offers both thesis (30 credits) and non-thesis (33 credits) options, requiring completion within five years and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
