Graduate Programs

MS in Cybersecurity

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity offers a technology-intensive degree that places an emphasis on the technical core of cybersecurity—the approaches, techniques, and tools that make systems secure. Students build expertise in security algorithms, vulnerability assessment, and defensive technologies, while gaining advanced knowledge of computing system design and implementation. Students will also develop an understanding of the underlying ethical and social contexts of cybersecurity.

MS in Cybersecurity and Public Policy

The Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Public Policy provides in-depth training for students who wish to shape strategy at the intersection of technology, law, and international affairs. The program integrates technical and policy perspectives, focuses on international issues and responses, and includes a wide range of cybersecurity policy areas; from intelligence and national security to digital development and business.

MS in Computer Science

Students in the Master of Science in Computer Science can choose to complete a master’s thesis or a course-based study track. The MS program can be completed in one year, or two years with an optional thesis. In this program, students can pursue interdisciplinary collaborations within Tufts School of Engineering and across the university. The online master's program in Computer Science offers a 100% online degree that can be completed in under two years.

MS in Computer Science - Online

For futuristic thinkers with inquisitive minds, the Tufts online Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) provides students with the tools to develop innovative solutions for today’s digital challenges. You’ll benefit from working across disciplines that reflect a real-world need for computer-science solutions and expertise. From building applications to developing large-scale software systems, you’ll gain new skills and experience unique learning opportunities across an array of areas.

MS in Computer Engineering

The complexity of software and hardware systems calls for today’s computer engineers to be concerned with power consumption, security, and reliability not just functional correctness. The Master of Science in Computer Engineering trains students to design hardware, software, and networking systems for the computers of today and tomorrow. The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering jointly administer this degree.

MS in Data Science

The Master of Science in Data Science prepares students with bachelor’s degrees in STEM fields to prepare for careers in data analysis and data-intensive science. The program focuses on statistics and machine learning, with courses in data infrastructure and systems, data analysis and interfaces, and theoretical elements. The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering jointly administer this degree.

MS in Data Science - Online

Tufts' online Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) prepares you for a next-generation career in data analysis and data-centric problem-solving—or for further study in the data science field. Through the program’s rigorous curriculum, you’ll be exposed to state-of-the-art ideas. You’ll also be fully immersed in data analysis principles, methods, and practices as you build the analytic expertise to guide high-level, data-driven decision-making and look for actionable insights that could make a difference in the world. Administered jointly by the Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and featuring courses from both, along with the Department of Mathematics, the MSDS program is interdisciplinary in nature and forward-thinking in its approach. 

MS in Human-Robot Interaction

The Master of Science in Human-Robot Interaction is an interdisciplinary effort aimed at understanding and improving all aspects of interactions between humans and robots. It draws on knowledge from computer science, mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, legal fields, among various others. The Department of Computer Science, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering each now offers an MS in Human-Robot Interaction.

MS in Software Systems Development

The Master of Science in Software Systems Development prepares students for careers in a fast-growing technology market. Students will learn how to design, build, and test systems programs in C and C++ through a set of courses containing practical experience in all aspects of C/C++ software development. Students may choose between completing a master’s thesis or a course-based study track.

MS in Bioengineering (Bioinformatics track)

The Master of Science in Bioengineering program provides a broad engineering and biotechnology curriculum, while offering a focus on a specific engineering track that best fits students' interests and career choices. This combination gives our bioengineering graduates professional flexibility, a distinct competitive advantage in the ever-changing field of bioengineering. Computer Science is the home department for students studying in the Bioinformatics track.

Dual Degree Master's Program (with Tufts Gordon Institute)

Develop your innovation, leadership and management skills and build your technical depth with the Dual Degree Master's Program. You’ll earn two degrees: an Master of Science offered by the Department of Computer Science, and an Master of Science in Innovation & Management (MSIM). You earn both degrees in an accelerated time frame (as little as two years) and at a reduced cost with a guaranteed $20,000 tuition discount. Learn more about the Dual Degree Master's Program and application requirements or contact tgi@tufts.edu for more information.