Why Choose the M.S. Computer Science Program at SJSU?
We offer a rigorous program that combines fundamentals,
applications, and innovation in computer science.
The department has over 20 full-time professors with research and
professional experience in many areas of computer science, including
software engineering, security, networking, computer graphics, and
bioinformatics.
Special topics courses are offered by adjunct faculty from major
Silicon Valley companies such as Google and Nokia.
In addition to providing a solid foundation through coursework, the
graduate program is designed so that you will gain experience working on
original projects of substance, preparing you for employment at an
advanced level.
Small classes and individual research projects will give you
one-on-one contact with our faculty.
Our selective admission process ensures that you will interact with
other highly qualified students from Silicon Valley and around the
world.
The computer science department has established relationships with
IBM, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, and other Silicon Valley
companies.
San Jose State University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report
to be in the top 10 public colleges and universities in the West that
offer undergraduate and masters’ programs.
