A Master of Science in computer science (abbreviated M.Sc. CS, MCS, MS CS, MS in CS, MSci CS, MSci in CS, or MCSc) is a postgraduate academic degree in computer science. The degree is conferred in many countries, and the word “master” here refers to the degree rather than to the rank.

The first computer science degree was awarded in 1967 by the University of Warwick. A Master of Science in computer science is a graduate degree that typically requires two years of full-time study. The degree may be earned at a university, in a corporate setting, or through an …