Master in Computer Science

Indiana University Bloomington, established in 1820, is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system and a dynamic choice for international students seeking a comprehensive research university experience. The campus combines a broad liberal arts tradition with professional programs across business, arts and sciences, education and health. With a large and active student population and thousands of international peers, IU Bloomington offers both the scale of major research activity and the close-knit campus culture that supports personal growth.

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The Master in Computer Science at Indiana University Bloomington is a degree program for students who want to explore every facet of computing. This Master's degree takes a few years to complete and helps students get a highly paid job in a growing field.

Students in this program learn about critical areas of computer science, including artificial intelligence, Big Data, bioinformatics, machine learning, programming languages, security, software engineering, and theory. They also get to work on research projects and internships to build their skills in areas like software engineering and data analysis.

Graduates of this program can work as software engineers, technical consultants, programmers, and data analysts at companies like Yahoo!, Amazon, and Expedia. They can also work in other industries, such as finance and healthcare, as IT project managers or computer systems analysts.