Computer Science Accelerated Master's Programs

Fast-track your graduate studies in computer scienceÌýwhile obtaining yourÌýdegree at a lower cost.

Research-based CS MSÌýÌýÌýCourse-based CS MSÌýÌý

  • You may take up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level (5000 numbered) courses while you pursue your bachelor's degree in computer science.
  • Six credit hoursÌýof CSCI 5000-levelÌýcourses can be simultaneously applied toward your bachelor's and graduate degree requirements.
  • While enrolled in your undergraduate program, you are highly encouraged to enroll in BIN (9 credits) and an approved elective by your current undergraduate advisor.

Application Deadlines

  • For fall admission: Feb. 28
  • For spring admission: Oct. 15

Eligibility for BA/BS Applicants

  • ÌýYou must have at least junior class standing.
  • ​ÌýYou must have at least a 3.5Ìýcumulative GPA.
    • If you doÌýnot have at least a 3.5Ìýcumulative GPA,Ìýyou must have one letter of reference from a faculty member or your academic advisor outlining why you should be considered. Your letter-writer should send their letter directly toÌýgradadms@colorado.edu.
  • Complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B.
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Prerequisite classes for BS/BA applicants:

  • CSCI 1300ÌýComputer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSCI 2270ÌýComputer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSCI 2400ÌýComputer Systems
  • CSCI 3104ÌýAlgorithmsÌýorÌýCSCI 3434ÌýTheory of Computation
  • CSCI 3155ÌýPrinciples of Programming LanguagesÌýorÌýCSCI 3753ÌýDesign and Analysis of Operating Systems

Process for BA/BS students

  • Check your eligibility, including the necessary prerequite courses.ÌýIf you have questions on eligibility, please contact your academicÌýadvisor.
  • Â鶹ÒùÔº should complete the following steps between October 1 - October 15 for spring start, or February 14 - February 28 for fall start.
  • Complete theÌý:
    • CS BSÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BSÌý(CSEN-BS)
    • CS BAÌýstudents selectÌýCOMPUTER SCIENCE BAÌý(CSEN-BA)
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    • If you areÌýinterested in the research-based master's option, make sure to collect aÌýletter of supportÌýfrom the faculty that you are planning on doing research with and upload that with the Department application form.

Eligibility for Post-Bacc students

  • ​ÌýYou must have at least a 3.5Ìýcumulative GPA.
    • If you doÌýnot have at least a 3.5Ìýcumulative GPA,Ìýcredit completion, orÌýthe necessary prerequisites,Ìýyou must have one letter of reference from a faculty member or your academic advisor outlining why you should be considered. Your letter-writer should send their letter directly toÌýgradadms@colorado.edu.
  • ​ÌýIf you are interested in applying to the Research Based MS option, you need aÌýletter of supportÌýfrom the faculty you wish to do your research with. You need to upload that letter with your department application.
  • You must complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of B.
  • CSPBÌý1300ÌýComputer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSPBÌý2270ÌýComputer Science 2: Data Structures
  • CSPBÌý2400ÌýComputer Systems
  • CSPBÌý3104ÌýAlgorithms
  • CSPBÌý3155ÌýPrinciples of Programming LanguagesÌýorÌýCSPBÌý3753ÌýDesign and Analysis of Operating Systems

Process for Post-Bacc students

  • Check your eligibility, including the necessary prerequite courses.ÌýIf you have questions on eligibility, please contact your academicÌýadvisor.
  • ReadÌýinformation onÌývariousÌýMS degree optionsÌývery carefully before submitting the application.Ìý
  • Submit theÌý:
    • select APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE POST-BACC (CSAP-BSACS)
  • Submit theÌý.Ìý
    • If you areÌýinterested in the research-based master's option, make sure to collect aÌýletter of supportÌýfrom the faculty that you are planning on doing research with and upload that with the Department application form.

Continuation Deadlines

  • Feb.Ìý1Ìý- Â鶹ÒùÔº graduating in May
  • March 1Ìý-ÌýSudents graduating in August
  • Oct. 1Ìý-ÌýÂ鶹ÒùÔº graduating in December

Complete these forms by the continuation deadlines:

  • Ìýwith your bachelor's degree.
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  • At the start of your final undergraduate semester, BS andÌýBA in CS students submit theÌýÌýto confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.
  • At the start of your final semester, Post Bacc in CSÌýstudents submit the Ìýto confirm which courses will double-count and which you will use toward the master's degree.