Master in Computer Science

The College of Staten Island (CSI), part of the CUNY system in New York, offers accessible, career-focused education across liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business and health disciplines. Founded in 1976, CSI serves a diverse student body with a commitment to affordability and academic quality. The campus combines modern facilities with programs designed to support student success, research and community engagement within the New York metropolitan area.

CSI emphasizes experiential learning, offering internships, research opportunities and partnerships that connect classroom study with professional experience. Faculty are engaged in teaching and applied scholarship, and small to mid-sized class formats support personalized attention. Students benefit from campus resources that include labs, libraries and career services aimed at preparing graduates for the workforce or advanced study.

International students receive targeted support for admissions, housing and acclimating to life in New York. The Staten Island setting provides quieter residential surroundings while remaining close to the city’s cultural and employment opportunities. For students seeking an affordable, student-centered college with diverse programs and practical pathways to careers, the College of Staten Island presents a strong, community-oriented option.

The Master in Computer Science program at the College of Staten Island is a Master's degree that takes one year to complete. It helps students increase their professional competence in business, industry, and research and development laboratories. Students can also enter careers in research and teaching.

The curriculum includes 10 graduate courses, covering theoretical computer science, advanced operating systems, and computer architecture. Students take three foundation courses and seven additional computer science graduate courses, chosen in consultation with the graduate program coordinator. This helps students develop skills in programming, algorithms, and data structures.

Graduates of this program can work as software engineers, data scientists, computer systems analysts, or research scientists. They can find jobs in industries like technology, finance, or healthcare, working for companies like Google, Microsoft, or IBM.