Graduate Programs
We offer graduate programs both at the masters and the doctoral level. (also, see FAQ and check out Recent Ph.D. Dissertation/M.S. Theses by CSEE students ) M.S. Program
The following degrees (and emphasis areas) are offered at the masters level:
- Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS)
(emphasis areas: Networking & Telecommunications, Softare Engineering & Systems, Bioinformatics)
Information Pack; Information Pack with Application Forms
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE)
Information Pack; Information Pack with Application Forms
Our masters programs are catered for both full-time and part-time students (for example, several courses are offered in the evening). Also, you can choose to do either the thesis or the non-thesis option. A variety of financial awards such as Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships are available to our best masters students.
For the detailed information package about our masters programs (MS-CS, MS-EE) including degree requirements, course description and faculty expertise, please click here. For the information package including application forms, please click here (see button at the bottom for submitting your application on-line).
Note that the information package contains a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) as response to many commonly asked questions from prospective students; hopefully, this FAQ will answer most of your questions. If you have additional questions, please contact csee at umkc.edu. Of course, you can call our office at +1-816-235-1193 for additional information or to set up a meeting with a faculty advisor. Preferred application deadline, especially for financial consideration, is January 15th for the Fall (August-December) semester applicants. For US citizens/permanent residents, especially in the Kansas City metro area, the deadline is extended till May 1st.
Ph.D. Program
The Department participates in UMKC's interdisciplinary Ph.D. program through three disciplines:
- Computer Science (CS flyer)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE flyer)
- Telecommunications and Computer Networking (TCN flyer)
We are one of the few places in the country where you can choose Telecommunications & Computer Networking as your primary discipline. A variety of financial awards such as Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships are available to our best doctoral students.
For information about our Ph.D. programs, please download the above flyers and the information about the department. For information package including application forms, please click here (see button at the bottom for submitting your application on-line). Note that the information package contains a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) as response to many commonly asked questions from prospective students; hopefully, this FAQ will answer most of your questions. If you have additional questions, please contact csee at umkc.edu. Of course, you can call our office at 816-235-1193 for additional information or to set up a meeting with a faculty advisor.
Preferred application deadline, especially for financial consideration, is February 1st for the Fall (August-December) semester applicants.
Recent Ph.D. Dissertation/M.S. Theses by CSEE studentsInternational Students:
We have a diverse group of international students. The admission process is handled through the UMKC International Student Affairs Office. International students from many countries have local student organizations/clubs.
