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January 15
D — March 15 |
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| Admissions Requirements |
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Click
here
for link to online application or to download paper application.
Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions
standard and documentation
requirements, and
2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation
requirements
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MS Program
- undergraduate degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, one of the natural sciences, or a related discipline*
- appropriate course work in advanced computer science and
calculus
- knowledge of C, C++ or Java programming language
- graduate
program application form
- graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
- statement of objectives (download form)
- three letters of recommendation (Required of graduate
assistantship applicants only.)
- official GRE General Test scores
- official GRE Computer Science Subject Test scores (recommended)
- official TOEFL scores — 580/237/92 or above (Required
of most non-native speakers of English. Click here
for information on exemptions.)
N.B.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines should consult with the graduate chair prior
to applying for admission.
PhD Program
- undergraduate or graduate degree (equivalent to the master's level at UHM) in computer science*
- graduate
program application form
- graduate program supplemental information form (download form)
- statement of objectives (download form)
- three letters of recommendation
- official GRE General Test scores
- official GRE Computer Science Subject Test scores (recommended)
(recommended for applicants with only a bachelor's degree)
- official TOEFL scores — 600/250/100 or above (Required
of most non-native speakers of English. Click here
for information on exemptions.)
* Applicants with only an undergraduate degree must complete
the MS program, prior to beginning the PhD program.
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Submission of Program
Specific Documentation Requirements
With the exception of TOEFL and GRE scores, all program specific documentation requirements should be sent directly
to the graduate program.
If required, official TOEFL and GRE scores should be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office. Please note that GRE scores may be required by the graduate program (see above) or by the Graduate Division (more info.) |
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| Program
Overview |
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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.
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| Degree Requirements |
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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
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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.
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| Related Program(s) |
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communication and information sciences,
mathematics, telecommunications and information resource management, telecommunications and entrepreneurship |
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