Graduate Computer Science Programs

A Degree Without Boundaries

Computing is a discipline without boundaries. As we build strong research and teaching environments for our graduate students and faculty, we extend collaboration and outreach across campus, to our colleagues in engineering, science, and business, as well as to industry, local communities, professional societies, and alumni.

The Computer Science Department leads computing-related research and education at Michigan Tech. Our graduates are employed by Amazon, AMD, Ford, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Intel, Qualcomm, Raytheon, Texas Instruments and more. Create your future through our graduate degree programs.

Degree Programs

Computer Science—MS, PhD

Advance the future of computing through innovative research and hands-on discovery. Michigan Tech's Computer Science master's and doctoral programs provide opportunities to work alongside expert faculty on topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and the Internet of Things. In a collaborative research environment, develop the expertise to solve complex challenges that impact industries and communities worldwide.

Applied Computer Science—MS

Harness the power of computing to solve real-world problems across virtually any field. The Applied Computer Science MS program combines advanced computer science knowledge with expertise in your chosen application area, preparing you to develop innovative and data-driven solutions. Graduates gain the technical skills and interdisciplinary perspective needed to lead in an increasingly connected and computational world.

Cybersecurity—MS

Protect critical systems and information in one of today's fastest-growing and most essential fields. The Cybersecurity MS program at Michigan Tech combines theory, applied research, and industry-relevant experience, enabling students to tailor their studies in areas such as artificial intelligence, systems security, and critical infrastructure protection. Graduates are equipped to excel as cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and leaders addressing tomorrow's digital threats.

Certificates

Enhance your technical expertise and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry with a graduate certificates in Foundations in Artificial Intelligence, Foundations of Cybersecurity, or Robust Embedded Software from Michigan Tech. Designed for flexibility, these focused programs allow you to build specialized skills in areas such as data science, cybersecurity, and emerging computing technologies, either as a stand-alone credential or alongside a graduate degree. Learn from expert faculty, gain practical experience with real-world applications, and earn a career-ready credential that helps you achieve your professional goals faster.

Supercharge your future.

Study, do research, and build a future-forward career at a flagship R1 public research university powered by STEM. Get the theoretical knowledge and practical experience you need to succeed in a high-tech world.

Our students work alongside faculty on meaningful research, like helping to detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier and making machine learning more user-friendly. They connect at the intersection of engineering and computing in our mechatronics playground. They teach middle schoolers coding and cybersecurity basics, assist older generations with digital literacy essentials, and help each other persist through academic and life challenges through SAM, our unique peer mentoring program. Computing Huskies also partner with national entities like the US Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as well as local businesses to analyze security and safeguard sensitive data. And, from robotics to the MTU RedTeam, Huskies train, run, and win national competitions.

Find your jam at Tech—whether it's competing in Esports, joining an Enterprise team, or working with a group of Huskies to build a robot in three days. Here, you’ll find opportunities to connect with what clicks. And when it’s time to blow off steam, the Keweenaw Peninsula’s trails, forests, and Lake Superior beaches await, along with Michigan Tech’s Mont Ripley Ski Hill.

When it comes to preparing for life after graduation, our Career Fair offers more than a one-day event—it’s a series of workshops and meetups, leading to co-ops, internships, and full-time, well-paying positions. If you want to be ready for what tomorrow needs, your future starts now, in the Michigan Tech College of Computing.

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Tomorrow won’t wait. Neither will we.

Computing is for everyone, everywhere. Artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and other forms of digital connectivity are ingrained in nearly every aspect of life. Cybersecurity has never been more important. These transformational technologies require intrepid problem-solvers, bold leaders, and fearless visionaries. You can be one of them.

Founded in 2019, Michigan Tech's College of Computing is one of the first colleges in the nation and one of the few institutions of its kind to focus solely on computing. Digital transformation has morphed every discipline into a computing discipline, reinventing industries like manufacturing, criminal justice, marketing, and healthcare. At Tech, we are making sure employers have the computing talent they need to thrive—and that our students are equipped for fulfilling careers now and for all the tomorrows to come.

The world needs Computing[MTU]. The world needs you.