The MSc. programme in Computer Science (CS) offered at Mona supports the strategic plan of the University in terms of strengthening postgraduate programmes. The aims and objectives of this revised programme are to: 

• Expose candidates to cutting edge developments in computing technology and contemporary computing research.
• Meet industry research and development needs, as well as the needs of candidates seeking to pursue further academic research.
• Provide a programme that meets local and regional needs, while meeting or surpassing the standards of top international programmes.
• Offer a programme that will attract increased interest, by introducing specializations and courses that address current and future needs of the industry.
• Establish a framework and programme structure that will flexibly facilitate evolution of the programme without compromising any of the programme objectives.
• Strengthen the core of the programme by defining a core that can support a broad set of specializations in Computer Science.
• Introduce a framework that allows candidates who have completed their degrees at various times in the past, who may not have completed the current requirements of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, to be brought to the same level of competence before pursuing advanced courses in Computer Science.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must possess a first degree with a major in a recognised Computing discipline from a recognised university.

Duration of Programme

The programme is duration 24 months (part-time) inclusive of time needed for completion of the major Research Project