Binghamton University to offer online master’s degrees in computer science, information systems
Programs will offer the same tenure-track faculty, classroom materials and rigorous scholarship as in-person instruction
Starting this fall, students around the world will be able to earn a Binghamton University master’s degree in computer science or information systems from home.
The new programs, offered through the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science’s School of Computing, will offer the same tenure-track faculty, classroom materials and rigorous scholarship as in-person instruction, but with the convenience of high-quality pre-recorded lectures that are broken down into short segments so students can learn at their own pace.
Students will interact with course instructors through online office hours and discussion boards, with additional support from teaching assistants.
“These new online programs are a milestone for Watson College,” said Dean Atul Kelkar. “Thanks to the hard work and adaptability of our faculty and staff, we can share our ‘public ivy’ education with students anywhere and meet the challenges of tomorrow’s technological innovations together.”
Students in the MSCS program will study core topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, computer vision, human-AI interaction, and underlying hardware/software principles and foundations. The MSIS degree is designed for students interested in computer systems from a user and application perspective for careers centered on computer hardware and software systems operations and maintenance.
“With AI reshaping our world and the industry, computer science professionals with deep knowledge and hands-on skills to work with AI are needed more than ever,” said School of Computing Director and Professor of Empire Innovation Kuang-Ching “KC” Wang. “Our online programs are taught by professors at the forefront of this transformation.”
Top employers for School of Computing graduate degrees in the past five years include Microsoft, Yahoo, Amazon, IBM Corp., Fidelity Investments and Apple.
The new MSCS and MSIS online degrees join existing programs at Watson College for degrees in healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering and systems science, as well as an advanced graduate certificate in complex systems science and engineering. Also available is non-degree professional development through Watson Continuing Education.