Master of Computer Science

Prospective students can request more information through the program page, email the Illinois MCS team at online-mcs@cs.illinois.edu, or join the weekly online advising session held on Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time, excluding campus holidays.

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Yes. Admission may be deferred for up to three consecutive semesters. A one-time non-refundable deferral deposit of $750 is required and is later applied toward tuition when the student enrolls.

The program is delivered 100% online with self-paced learning and live course staff office hours for guidance. It is designed to be completed in 12 to 36 months and typically involves 8 courses with an expected workload of 10 to 12 hours per week.

The degree is designed for computing professionals who want to advance into higher-impact technical roles and leadership opportunities. It supports career growth in areas such as software engineering, data science, machine learning, cloud computing, analytics, and other advanced computing fields.

Specialized tracks are an opportunity for our master's students (M.S. and MCS) to recognize expertise in one or more areas of computer science study. They are optional paths one might take while working toward degree completion.

Specialized tracks will not appear on your transcript. Students who complete specialized track(s) will receive a digital certificate and badge from the Siebel School upon completion of all track requirements.

Pursuit of a track does not change your degree requirements at all, and courses counted toward the master's degree will count toward the track, and vice-versa.

Students are welcome to complete as many tracks as they are able to within the approved timeline for degree completion. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward their degree program. Pursuit of a specialized track must not delay making timely degree progress.