The Master of Science in Computer Science program is available to students with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, as well as to students with other undergraduate majors who complete appropriate prerequisite courses. Students take a core of graduate level Computer Science classes and select from a wide range of advanced elective courses. Possible career paths with the degree include software development, systems analysis, systems design, networking, security and database design. The degree is also a good stepping stone to more advanced degrees, such as a Ph.D. in Computer Science.