1. MS Research Track Gopal Gupta Department of Comuter Science

2. Objectives of the MS-R Program Provide rigorous/challenging education to students with excellent academic record Provide rigorous/challenging education to students with excellent academic record Expose MS students to research: MS-R ideal for those who are not sure if they wish to pursue a Ph.D. Expose MS students to research: MS-R ideal for those who are not sure if they wish to pursue a Ph.D.

3. Requirements for Admission No deficiencies (Except the English course) No deficiencies (Except the English course) Good academic record (similar to what is required for admission to Ph.D.) Good academic record (similar to what is required for admission to Ph.D.) – GRE score of at least 1300 (V+Q) – GPA of 3.5 or higher – Strong letters of recommendations Admission decided by MS-R committee Admission decided by MS-R committee Admission to MS-R is not guaranteed even if you meet the minimum requirements Admission to MS-R is not guaranteed even if you meet the minimum requirements –Number of seats limited

4. MS-R Degree Requirements 5 Core courses: 5 Core courses: –Algorithms; S/W Arch.; ACN; S/W Engg; AOS –2 core courses in 1 st semester; 3 in the 2 nd One 7000 level special topics class One 7000 level special topics class At least 6 hours of MS thesis At least 6 hours of MS thesis Other requirements for the general MS degree apply Other requirements for the general MS degree apply

5. Features: MS-R sections for core classes are distinct from other MS sections. MS-R sections for core classes are distinct from other MS sections. Ph.D. thesis proposal can substitute for an MS thesis Ph.D. thesis proposal can substitute for an MS thesis Top 15 students will be eligible for a $1K scholarship (+ tuition @ in-state rate); Top 15 students will be eligible for a $1K scholarship (+ tuition @ in-state rate); The scholarship will continue in the 2 nd year provided satisfactory performance is maintained (GPA 3.5 or higher after 1 st year) and Ph.D. qualifying exam requirements are satisfied. The scholarship will continue in the 2 nd year provided satisfactory performance is maintained (GPA 3.5 or higher after 1 st year) and Ph.D. qualifying exam requirements are satisfied.

6. MS-R Scholarships Requirement MS-R students wishing to continue the scholarship should take the Ph.D. qualifying exam of their core courses and pass at least 3 of them in the first year. MS-R students wishing to continue the scholarship should take the Ph.D. qualifying exam of their core courses and pass at least 3 of them in the first year. Ph.D. qualifying exam for all 5 core courses are recommended to be taken in the 1 st year. Ph.D. qualifying exam for all 5 core courses are recommended to be taken in the 1 st year. Not meeting the requirement of passing the Ph.D. qualifying exam in 3 areas means that you will be ineligible for the scholarship in the 2 nd year; you still continue in the MS-R program. Not meeting the requirement of passing the Ph.D. qualifying exam in 3 areas means that you will be ineligible for the scholarship in the 2 nd year; you still continue in the MS-R program.