UHM Graduate Studies - Computer Science

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Information and Computer Sciences
1680 East-West Road
POST 317
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-5428
Fax: (808) 956-3548
Website

Henri Casanova, PhD
Graduate Chair
Email: henric@hawaii.edu

Degrees Offered

MS in computer science

PhD in computer science

Dual Degree with library and information science

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Application Deadlines

Due to a scheduled system upgrade, the University of Hawaii online application site will be unavailable from 4:00 pm HST on Friday, February 12, 2010 through noon HST on Monday, March 1, 2010. Applicants are advised to plan accordingly.

Fall	Spring
I — January 15 D — March 15	I — August 1 D — September 1

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.
Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and

2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

Standardized Exams
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE or another exam is required by the graduate program. Click here for general information on standardized exam requirements. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. All other scores are to be sent to the graduate program.

TOEFL Scores - 580/92 or above for the MS program and 600/100 or above for the PhD program
TOEFL or IELTS is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

Information and computer science is the study of the description and representation of information, as well as the theory, design, analysis, implementation, and application of algorithmic processes that transform information.

The Department of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers graduate programs leading to the MS and the PhD in computer science. The MS program is intended for students planning either to specialize in computer science or to apply computer science to another field. The department offers two PhD programs — one designed for applicants entering with undergraduate degrees, and one for applicants who have already completed the MS program at UHM or equivalent course work elsewhere.

Students majoring in computer science learn to use computer systems, a valuable skill that can be applied to other disciplines. Students also learn the scientific principles and technology required to develop new computer systems and applications. The department's curriculum covers all major areas of computer science, with special emphasis on human-computer interaction, software engineering and computer networks — areas uniquely suited to Hawai'i's role as a multi-cultural and geographical center of the Pacific.

Graduates have secured programming, systems analysis, and other technical positions in industry, business, and government; as well as teaching and research positions in academia. Some have applied their computer skills to other careers.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

MS Program
Students may select Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

Plan A requires 31 credits (including six credits of thesis research), a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
Plan B requires 31 credits, a final project and a project report.

PhD Program
The PhD program requires the following:

completion of the MS degree requirements in computer science or a related field,
qualifying exam,
research readiness and professional capacity,
evidence of scholarly ability,
comprehensive exam / defense of dissertation proposal,
dissertation,
final oral exam / defense of dissertation.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/ics.htm.

Related Program(s)

communication and information sciences, finacial engineering, mathematics, telecommunications and information resource management

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2010-01-29

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