Program: Computer Science and Engineering MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The Computer Science and Engineering MS program offers students a comprehensive grasp of cutting-edge industry subjects while equipping them to engage in fundamental and applied research in computer science. The program encompasses various tracks, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, systems, and a research track that enables students to pursue personalized projects or engage in supervised research.

Track Options

The MS program has three tracks to select from:

Research
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Software/Hardware Systems

Research Track

Research Track: Required Core (13 credits)

CSE 501LEC - Introduction to Graduate Study in Computer Science I Credits: 1

Theory and Algorithms (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CSE 529LEC - Algorithms for Modern Computing Systems Credits: 3
CSE 531LEC - Analysis of Algorithms I Credits: 3
CSE 596LEC - Introduction to the Theory of Computation Credits: 3

Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CSE 528LEC - Introduction to Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
CSE 546LEC - Reinforcement Learning Credits: 3
CSE 555LEC - Introduction to Pattern Recognition Credits: 3
CSE 563LEC - Knowledge Representation Credits: 3
CSE 567LEC - Computational Linguistics Credits: 3
CSE 568LEC - Robotics Algorithms Credits: 3
CSE 573LEC - Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing Credits: 3
CSE 574LEC - Introduction to Machine Learning Credits: 3

Software and Information Systems (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CSE 505LEC - Fundamentals of Programming Languages Credits: 3
CSE 512LR - Oper Sys Internals Credits: 3
CSE 521LEC - Operating Systems Credits: 3
CSE 522LEC - Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Implementation Credits: 3
CSE 535LEC - Information Retrieval Credits: 3
CSE 562LEC - Database Systems Credits: 3
CSE 565LEC - Computer Security Credits: 3
CSE 570LEC - Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Processing Credits: 3
CSE 586LEC - Distributed Systems Credits: 3
CSE 587LEC - Data Intensive Computing Credits: 3

Hardware and Networked Systems (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CSE 570LEC - Introduction to Parallel and Distributed Processing Credits: 3
CSE 586LEC - Distributed Systems Credits: 3
CSE 589LEC - Modern Network Concepts Credits: 3
CSE 590LEC - Computer Architecture Credits: 3
CSE 593LLB - Introduction to VLSI Electronics Credits: 3

Security (3 credits)

Select 1 from:

CSE 518LEC - Software Security Credits: 3
CSE 565LEC - Computer Security Credits: 3
CSE 569LEC - Network Security Credits: 3

Depth Requirement (9 credits)

Select 2 courses, not previously completed, from one area and 1 additional course from a different area; at least 1 couse must be 600-level:

Additional Requirements (1-3 credits)

Select:

One CSE 7XX level seminar Credits: 1-3
Excluding CSE 700 and CSE 799 .

Research Track Electives (0-2 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

All graduate level Computer Science (CSE) courses.
All graduate level School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) courses.
Management (MGT) courses with permission from Director of Graduate Studies (DGS).