Earning a master’s degree in computer science at the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science prepares you to advance your career in a field that is shaping nearly every industry.
At UWM, you’ll build strong technical skills while gaining the confidence and experience to solve complex, real-world problems.
Students work closely with expert faculty in areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, software systems and emerging technologies. Through hands-on coursework, applied projects and research opportunities, you’ll deepen your knowledge while developing practical skills employers value.
UWM’s collaborative environment reflects the university’s tenacity, confidence and ambition. Small class sizes and accessible faculty create meaningful mentorship, while connections to industry, healthcare and community partners in Milwaukee help turn classroom learning into career-ready experience.
Whether you’re looking to advance in industry, pivot into a new computing role or prepare for doctoral study, a master’s degree in computer science from UWM equips you to lead, innovate and make an impact in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Assistantship decisions are made by the academic departments only after an applicant has been accepted to the program.
Computer Science Research Labs
The Big Data Analytics and Visualization Lab, led by Zeyun Yu, is focused on developments of new computational approaches and software tools for various types of massive data processing, data mining and visualization using both knowledge-based and data-driven techniques.
The Connected Systems Institute (CSI), led by Joe Hamann, accelerates innovation by bringing together industry and academic researcher to facilitate digital transformation for small and medium-sized manufacturers, ultimately developing an educational curriculum to better prepare the workforce of the future.
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (DSAIL), led by Susan McRoy, develops computational approaches that combine human expertise with data-analytic models to solve complex problems, such as improving health outcomes.
Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis
The annual Poster Competition & Three Minute Thesis is a signature event for our college. Students gain valuable communication experience sharing their research and out-of-classroom experiences with faculty and industry judges, who provide feedback.
Student Organizations
CS Connect
The mission of CS Connect is to help Computer Science students gain a practical understanding of how to further their career goals in computing.
Robotics Association at UWM
Members design, build, test, program and compete in robotic competitions against universities from around the world.
See our college’s Student Organization page to find more information and who to contact about getting involved.
Zhen Zeng, assistant professor, computer science, spent the summer working at Rockwell Automation to become familiar with the cybersecurity concerns in the manufacturing sector. With her Catalyst grant, she is developing a tool that makes threat modeling much easier. (Photo by Troye Fox)
