Graduate Programs
Villanova's graduate programs in Computing Science are integrally involved with the larger Department of Computing Sciences. Students can choose either between graduate certificates or a MS degree programs in Software Engineering or Computer Science.
The majority of our students have a wide range of backgrounds and work in the high-tech field near Villanova, an area some have named "the 2nd Silicone Valley.". Approximately 20% of our students choose to attend full-time.
More information about our department can be found on our website, which was initially created before the University had a comprehensive website and it is maintained by our students.
To request additional information or to begin your online application, please use the links on the right side of this page or visit the Office of Graduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at www.gradartsci.villanova.edu.
MS in Computer Science
This graduate program lprovides expertise in applied and basic computing through its course offerings in computer systems, theory, languages, and algorithms. It is designed to prepare students for a career as a computing professional, although some students go on to pursue a Ph.D. degree.
MS in Software Engineering
This degree program provides the practical knowledge and experience needed to specify, design, develop, and maintain today's software systems. The program prepares students for either a career in software engineering or for advanced study in the field.
Graduate Certificates
We offer four graduate certificates. Students may be enrolled in a certificate program, or in the MS degree program, or both. However, students who are pursuing a certificate without the degree must still meet the general prerequisites for all courses in that certificate program.
Certificates may be earned in the following topic areas:
- Knowledge-Based Systems
- Networks
- Systems Programming
- Web Technologies
BS/MS Integrated Programs
While pursuing their undergraduate work at Villanova, qualified students can enroll in the BS/MS Integrated programs, which allows a Computer Science major to earn a Master of Science (MS) degree in either Computer Science or in Software Engineering with only one additional year of study.
BIS/MS Integrated Program
Part time students who are working on a BIS (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) in Information Systems can extend their studies to earn a Masters in Software Engineering.
