M.S. Computer Science

Program Strengths

• US Degree

• Small course sections

• PhD-level full-time faculty and professionals with hands-on expertise in the industry

• Collaborative student-faculty research

• Theoretical foundations with applied and in-demand skills

• Increased employment opportunities

Program Educational Objectives

The Master of Computer Science degree has the following program educational objectives:

• Equip graduates with specialized computer science expertise through which the latest digital technologies can be applied, transferred, and enhanced.
• Incorporate in graduates effective communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills.
• Expose students to social and ethical issues relating to computer science and information technology, enabling them to be informed, responsible, and committed practitioners.

What You Learn

You gain the necessary tools and acquire the right skills to build a successful career in Computer Science.

• Master software engineering and IT system development
• Work in software quality and security assurance
• Acquire sufficient competencies in data science
• Delve into artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Study the latest in cybersecurity and digital forensics

• Function effectively as an individual and on teams to accomplish shared computing design, evaluation, or implementation goals in multidisciplinary settings

• Communicate effectively on complex real-world problems with diverse stakeholders by comprehending and writing practical reports, designing documentation, making effective presentations, and giving and receiving clear instructions.
• Use research-based knowledge and research methods to identify, model, and solve complex computing problems, provide valid conclusions and effectively communicate results.
• Apply and commit to the ethical principles, responsibilities, and norms of the industry and research fields.

Admission Requirements and Relevant Application Materials

1. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university degree by China Credentials Verification (https://www.chsi.com.cn/).

● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university degree by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES) (http://www.naces.org), such as the International Education Evaluation (IEE) or World Education Services (WES).

2. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (lower GPAs will be considered based on strength of overall application)

● Applicants, if graduated from mainland China institutions, must submit an evaluation of their official university transcript by China Credentials Verification.

● Applicants, if not graduated from either U.S. institutions or mainland China institutions, must submit a course-by-course evaluation of their official university transcript by the National Association of Credit Evaluation Services (NACES).

3. Two recommendation letters

4. Resume

5. Personal statement

6. The department will arrange an interview if necessary

7. Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score report within two years

* TOEFL iBT score 79 (TOEFL Home edition accepted), paper-based score 550, IELTS score 6.5, Duolingo score 105

Changjiang Zhang

Ph.D.  chazhang@kean.edu

Greetings and welcome to the Master’s Program in Computer Science at Wenzhou Kean University
This master's program will prepare you for prosperous careers in the digital world, giving you the analytic and technical skills to design, build, and maintain complex information systems. You will gain experience, expertise, and confidence to become information technology leaders and ultimately work in the fields of gaming, business, government, banking, industry, and more.
The coursework in this program combines both the foundations of computer science with the applied and in-demand skills. Required courses include Computer Information systems, Software Engineering, Analysis of Algorithms and Systems, Advanced Databases, and many elective courses to keep up with the fast-paced world of technology such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.

Information about the Computer Science and Technology (Master of Science) program at Kean University (USA) can be found at: https://www.kean.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-ms 

*More detailed admission policies and requirements are subject to the official Master’s and PhD Admission Guidelines for 2026.

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