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The MS in Computer Science offers students a deep foundation of applied computer science skills and k

The University of Chicago Masters Program in Computer Science degree emphasizes applied skills education in order to prepare students for a technically-advanced career in computer science fields such as software engineering. MS Comp Sci candidates are required to take a minimum of 9 courses (5 core + 4 electives) in order to complete the program. The five core courses include:
• Theory
• Programming
• Computer Systems
• Networking
• Databases

Four Electives courses (including but not limited to):
• Advanced Programming
• Mobile Technologies
• High-Performance Computing
• Plus many more including classes from other areas of the University

Full-time students can complete the program in 9 months and part-time students can complete the program in as little as 15 months. With the most up-to-date training and expert foundational work needed for today's computer science professionals, University of Chicago Masters in Computer Science alum are employed at some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Please visit us at ldig.it/UofCMPCSFB to learn more about the program and show your interest with our email sign-up.

10/09/2026

What’s it really like to be an MPCS student? 💻

Last Friday, our newest students connected with current students to ask questions about classes, internships, career opportunities, and life outside the classroom.

🔗 Click to read the full article and hear what our students learned! https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/10/09/2026-current-student-panel/

10/06/2026

From the classroom to the workplace 💻

This summer, our 12-Course MS in Computer Science students took what they learned in the classroom and applied it to real-world challenges through internships across the tech industry and beyond.

Hear directly from our students about their summer experiences, the work they contributed to, and how their internships helped prepare them for careers in computer science.

👉 Read the full story: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/09/30/2026-summer-internship-experiences/

09/18/2026

A great week of welcoming new students to MPCS! 🎉

Our newest MPCS students spent the week getting to know their classmates, faculty, and staff, exploring program resources, and preparing for the year ahead.

Welcome to the MPCS community—we’re excited to have you with us!

🔗 Read more: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/09/18/2026-mpcs-orientation/

08/27/2026

Meet Mason Yu, one of our MPCS alumni! 👋

From his time in the classroom to his experiences beyond the program, Mason shares more about his MPCS journey and the impact it has had on his path in computer science.

Read Mason’s story → https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/07/28/mason-yu/

08/14/2026

🎉 Updated specialization options are coming to the MPCS!

Beginning Autumn 2026, students in our 12-course program will have updated options to shape their coursework around their interests and career goals.

New for 2026:
- Two AI pathways: Artificial Intelligence - Foundations and Artificial Intelligence - Applications
- An expanded Software Engineering specialization incorporating Application Development coursework

Read the article to learn more → https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/08/14/updated-12-course-specializations/

06/26/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our recent graduates!

Earlier this month, our graduates celebrated the completion of their degrees as part of the University of Chicago's 540th Convocation. It was a wonderful opportunity to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements alongside faculty, family, and friends.

We are proud of everything they have accomplished and excited to see where their journeys take them next.

👉 Read more about this year's celebration: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/06/25/congrats-graduates-2026/

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 MPCS Chicago Alumni Event at Taureaux Tavern on June 4! 🎉

It was a fantastic evening reconnecting with alumni, hearing about your personal and professional accomplishments, and strengthening the bonds that make the MPCS community so special. We loved seeing familiar faces, meeting new members of our alumni network, and sharing an evening of conversation and delicious food and drinks.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you at future MPCS events!

05/22/2026

The 2026 MPCS Practicum Symposium & Capstone Showcase brought together students, faculty, and the MPCS community for an exciting afternoon of research, innovation, and real-world problem solving.

Students showcased projects in AI, machine learning, mobile applications, computational biology, education technology, and more while sharing their work and experiences with attendees.

👉 Read more about the event and featured projects here: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/05/22/mpcs-practicum-capstone-symposium/

05/01/2026

Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Vecchio (MPCS ’14) ✨

Now serving as Director of Infrastructure & Data Analytics at Sinai Health System, Thomas reflects on how the MPCS program—especially courses like discrete math and algorithms—pushed him to new levels and helped shape his career.

👉 Read more: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/04/30/thomas-vecchio/

04/10/2026

When you think of a software engineer, you might picture someone at a big tech company—but the reality is much broader.

Today, software engineers are working across industries like finance, healthcare, energy, logistics, and even government—building the systems that power everything from trading platforms to medical devices.

So what does a career in software engineering really look like?

👉 Read the full article to explore the possibilities: https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/2026/03/20/where-do-software-engineers-actually-work-everywhere/

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