The new Master of Science in Computer Science degree program is built on a 96-year foundation of engineering and computer science at the University of the Pacific. The one to two-year program teaches students advanced techniques and best practices of professional research and establishes the intellectual foundations for achieving excellence in the field of computer science. Graduates of the degree program will be prepared to create new technologies and enhance existing systems with a curriculum that dives into machine learning, data science, virtual reality, and more. Whether you are a working adult, a residentially-based undergraduate student, a transfer student, or looking to make a career change into Computer Science, the university has flexible plans of study to meet many needs.

Established in 1851, the University of the Pacific was California’s first chartered institution of higher learning. Founded by pioneering Methodist ministers, it remains the only Methodist-affiliated university in California. Initially located in Santa Clara, the university later moved to San Jose, and in 1924, to Stockton, making it the first private four-year university in the Central Valley.

The University of the Pacific offers the academic rigor of a private university, the resources and amenities of a large school, and the personal attention of a small community of scholars.

Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.