Program Options
Full-time and part-time programs available in a remote-first setting.
Additional start dates will be added for 2024.
Full-time Weekdays
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13 months
Monday – Friday meetings START DATES
21 May 2024 • 23 Sept 2024
Part-time Weekday-Weekend
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24 months
Tuesday evening/Saturday meetings START DATES
22 May 2024 • 24 Sept 2024
Join a specific cohort Virtual meetings, events, and synchronous learning sessions Projects and coding assignments completed when works best for you Learn in a community 100% hands-on learning Accountability & motivation
Master's Program
Curriculum
The MSCS curriculum is comprised of two parts: a core, then a specialization. You can choose your specialization, and will complete your thesis and capstone project under each specialization. Visit our Curriculum page for more details and a list of courses!
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Core The core curriculum starts with a 3-day intense hackathon, followed by data structures, algorithms, and data types. This provides a basic foundation on which students will build as they then move into their electives.
Specialization There are currently 3 specialization
areas available:

• Backend Software Engineering
• AI/Machine Learning Engineering
• Full Stack Development
Career Prep As part of the program, students are required to complete career preparation assignments, activities and role plays. This includes completing behavioral interviews, technical interviews, resume reviews, and more.
The Student Experience
The student experience at Qwasar is unlike any other college or university. Students are engaged and involved in their own learning journey and have constant access to the tools and programs to help them achieve success.
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Program Format
Full-time
• Monday – Friday
• 40-50 hours per week
• 13 month duration Part-time
• Tuesday evenings and Saturdays
• 15-20 hours per week
• 24 month duration
Program Meetings All students are required to daily meetings and participate in weekly events such as:

• Daily Standup
• Coding Collaboration Workshops
• Engineering Labs
• Live Coding Sessions
• Technical Presentations
• Virtual Library Time
• Occasional On-Site Meetings
How We Compare
to Other Master's Programs The student experience at Qwasar is unlike any other college or university. Students are engaged and involved in their own learning journey and have constant access to the tools and programs to help them achieve success.
No other MSCS degree program in North America uses modern learning approaches or learning science and techniques that truly develop on-the-job skills needed in today’s world.
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Modern Programming Languages
Traditional universities focus on C++, Python, and Java. But industry is using Rust, Go, React, Typescript, C, and hundreds of other languages. At Qwasar, you learn languages that are actually used today, and have the opportunity to focus on additional applicable languages
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No Lectures, Textbooks, or Chalkboards!
We’re in the 21st-century – textbooks and lectures are an old model of learning and don’t at all reflect what engineers do on the job. Our approach reflects modern learning science and what the modern working world is like.
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No Video Lectures & Required Online Forum Posts
Many online MSCS programs are really just video lectures, exams, and required participation in online forums. The focus isn’t on coding or on community. Qwasar is all about coding, collaboration, community, and active learning – learning that isn’t boring!
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A LOT of Programming!
Our program is built for people who love coding and programming. In other programs, you wouldn’t actually have to use parallel program; in ours, you learn parallel programming by doing it, not just reading textbooks!
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Ownership and Control of Your Learning
We don’t live in a world where people learn X in Y amount of time, like a Fordism factory. People aren’t machines! We should be able to learn at a pace that works for us but that still has community. You have much more control of your learning in our program, with greater flexibility and choice.
Masters Program Brochure
Download a copy of our masters in computer science brochure for detailed information about our program, logistics, etc.
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Admissions
Qwasar uses a non-traditional admissions system: – no GRE – no letters of recommendation – no Bachelor’s of Computer Science required! The real question is: can you code? For more information on our admissions, please visit our Admissions and Tuition page.
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Student Support
Program Managers Since Qwasar uses project-based learning and skills-based learning, the role of ‘instructors’ is to facilitate students’ learning through exploration, curiosity, inquiry, and challenges. Program Managers function in a similar manner to an engineering manager in the workplace.
Career Advising Students have access to career advising, portfolio preparation, resume reviews, LinkedIn profile reviews, keyword suggestions, behavioral interview practice, and access to a unique hiring opportunities via partnerships.
Technical Interview Preparation Program Learners join our Technical Interview Preparation Program as they begin working on some of their final projects in the full stack track. Learners do 40+ technical interviews to prepare for job applications.
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Total Cost
The total cost of the Masters of Science in Computer Science program is $10,000. There are no additional fees.
Financial Aid
Scholarships are available students. FAFSA financial aid is not available for our programs. We offer 9 scholarships, which can be viewed on our Scholarships page.
Financing Options
Qwasar tuition is due before your start date. We have scholarships available for students that qualify. We encourage all students to apply. Please contact us about financing options through Meritize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I complete the part-time program faster? Yes, you can progress through the curriculum at your own pace. If you complete the assignments faster than the estimated time, you will complete the part-time program in less than 24 months.
What if I work part-time/full-time? Yes, you can progress through the curriculum at your own pace. If you complete the assignments faster than the estimated time, you will complete the part-time program in less than 24 months.
What are the admission requirements? Yes, you can progress through the curriculum at your own pace. If you complete the assignments faster than the estimated time, you will complete the part-time program in less than 24 months.
Is there an orientation for new students? Yes, you can progress through the curriculum at your own pace. If you complete the assignments faster than the estimated time, you will complete the part-time program in less than 24 months.
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Student Experience vs. Others
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Master's of Computer Science
A contemporary Master’s program that trains to Silicon Valley standards. We make sure our graduates are equipped with all of the skills and competencies necessary for success in the 21st century.

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Program Options
Full-time and part-time programs available in a remote-first setting. Additional start dates will be added for 2024.
Full-time Weekdays
Apply now
13 months
Monday – Friday meetings START DATES
21 May 2024 • 23 Sept 2024
Part-time Weekday-Weekend
Apply now
24 months
Tuesday evening/Saturday meetings START DATES
22 May 2024 • 24 Sept 2024
Join a specific cohort Virtual meetings, events, and synchronous learning sessions Projects and coding assignments completed when works best for you Learn in a community 100% hands-on learning Accountability & motivation
Master's Program Curriculum
The MSCS curriculum is comprised of two parts: a core, then a specialization. You can choose your specialization, and will complete your thesis and capstone project under each specialization. Visit our Curriculum page for more details and a list of courses!
Learn more
Core The core curriculum starts with a 3-day intense hackathon, followed by data structures, algorithms, and data types. This provides a basic foundation on which students will build as they then move into their electives.
Specialization There are currently 3 specialization
areas available:

• Backend Software Engineering
• AI/Machine Learning Engineering
• Full Stack Development
Career Prep As part of the program, students are required to complete career preparation assignments, activities and role plays. This includes completing behavioral interviews, technical interviews, resume reviews, and more.
The Student
Experience
The student experience at Qwasar is unlike any other college or university. Students are engaged and involved in their own learning journey and have constant access to the tools and programs to help them achieve success.
Photo
Program Format
Full-time
• Monday – Friday
• 40-50 hours per week
• 13 month duration Part-time
• Tuesday evenings and Saturdays
• 15-20 hours per week
• 24 month duration
Program Meetings All students are required to daily meetings and participate in weekly events such as:

• Daily Standup
• Coding Collaboration Workshops
• Engineering Labs
• Live Coding Sessions
• Technical Presentations
• Virtual Library Time
• Occasional On-Site Meetings