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Master of Science - Computer Science - Informatics

University of South Dakota

Vermillion campus — Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 12,768
Application Fee
USD 40
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

In Master of Science - Computer Science, students at University of South Dakota will prepare to excel as a professional in the field. They will learn the ins and outs of the latest technological developments, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, pattern recognition, data science, information retrieval, internet of things, cybersecurity and big data. They will learn to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems in every facet of society. Armed with both experience and knowledge, graduates will be positioned to succeed in the rapidly growing fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and information security. This specialization prepares students for a career as database developers/managers, e-commerce specialist, human-computer interface designer, information architect and more. They will take coursework in high performance computing, data mining, information storage and retrieval, bioinformatics and computational biology. This program offers both a thesis and non-thesis track and requires 30 credit hours which includes 12 credit hours for the specialization.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 12,768
Application fee
USD 40
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
1 May 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Vermillion campus

Vermillion, South Dakota, United States

414 East, Clark Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Established in 1862, University of South Dakota serves as the flagship and the only public liberal arts university in the state. The school offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs within the South Dakota System of Higher Education. Top undergraduate fields of study at USD include Nursing, Business, Health Sciences, Elementary Education, Kinesiology & Sport Management, Biology/Medical Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Accounting, and Media & Journalism. University of South Dakota is regionally acclaimed and nationally recognized as a high-quality public liberal arts univer...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.