AFIT / Graduate School of Engineering & Management

Computer Science

Program Description

In the Computer Science program, the student is provided with the challenging opportunity of pursuing a versatile course of study reflecting the student’s desires, background, and future responsibilities. The student selects from a variety of specialties, which are covered in depth and which probe the frontiers of engineering and scientific knowledge. Special study courses are available to study emerging technology and its application for solving problems. Advanced concepts and applications are emphasized throughout the program and the thesis research.

The core requirements are focused within a particular sequence area. These sequences are:

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks
Database Systems
High Performance Computing
Cyber Security
Software Engineering

Admissions Requirements

Degree Required: ABET-accredited BS degree in Computer Science or a BS in an engineering, science or mathematical field with extensive coursework (24 hours) in Computer Science.

Mathematics Required: Discrete Mathematics, Differential and Integral Calculus

Test Required: GRE - 153V/148Q (within the last five years)

GPA Required: Overall - 3.0; Mathematics - 3.0; Major - 3.0

Waivers to the above criteria may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Therefore, individuals whose academic credentials fall below any of the above criteria are encouraged to apply.

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Outcomes & Objectives

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs):

Breadth. Graduates apply foundational scientific concepts and sound computer science principles to efficiently and effectively advance Air Force, Space Force, and DoD technological capabilities
Depth. Graduates are well-educated, highly-valued, and successful engineers and scientists
Teamwork. Graduates significantly contribute to technical interdisciplinary team projects
Professionalism. Graduates professionally communicate technical solutions and results
Lifelong Learning. Graduates continue to pursue lifelong multidisciplinary learning as professional engineers and scientists

Student Outcomes (SOs):
The Student Outcomes for the Computer Science Masters degree program are:

Graduates will apply Computer Science concepts to problems related to national security
Graduates will communicate technical information clearly by written and oral means
Graduates will conduct independent research on topics related to Computer Science, including identifying and scoping a problem, locating and synthesizing relevant published prior work, planning and executing valid research, documenting results, and publishing them
Graduates will be able to apply the scientific method and use reliable standards of evidence for conclusions reached
Graduates will independently learn technical details for which they are responsible

Program Chair

Dr. Douglas D. Hodson

Degree Information

Degree Type: Master's

Delivery Method: In-Residence

Degree Requirements

Core coursework (16 hours)
Out-of-department sequence (8 hours)
Specialty sequences (12 hours)
Thesis research (12 hours)

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ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS
COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND OPTIMIZATION
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
HUMAN SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
MATHEMATICAL PROGRAMMING
NEURAL NETWORKS
STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS
ADAPTIVE ALGORITHMS
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING
GAME THEORY
MACHINE INTELLIGENCE
MULTI-AGENT SYSTEMS

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