A 16-month, intensive STEM graduate program designed for students without a computer science background.
Yes, it is a fully accredited Master of Science program offered by the University of Utah’s Kahlert School of Computing.
The MSD program is in-person only. Students are expected to be on campus for at least 20 hours per week.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate mathematical and logical reasoning skills. No prior computer science experience is required.
Priority Review Begins: January 1, 2026. Final Deadline: March 15, 2026.
No, the GRE is optional.
No, admissions are only offered for the Fall semester.
Courses cover software development, data structures, software engineering, systems, databases, data analytics, machine learning, and a capstone project.
MSD is designed for career changers with no CS background. MS CS is more research-oriented and assumes prior CS education.
Utah Residents: $42,327.59. Non-Residents: $59,053.83. Cost includes a laptop.