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style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)</strong></span></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Focus</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0This is a professional program designed for students interested in <u>careers</u> in high-tech industry, business and government related fields.</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>This is a Master of Science program designed for students interested in:\n<ul>\n<li><u style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">research</u></li>\n<li>possible future PhD programs</li>\n<li>careers in industry or academia</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Dedicated Career Counselor</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0Program offers a <strong>dedicated</strong> Career Counselor to help prepare students for the workforce</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Students have access to the UCI Career Center</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Target Student Population</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Students interested in professional preparation</li>\n<li>Those drawn to a shorter time to degree</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Research oriented students</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Time to Degree</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>16 month program, Beginning of Fall quarter to end of Fall quarter</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a05-6 quarters</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Units</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a048 units (11 courses) \u2013 see site for course descriptions</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 47 units (14 courses)</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Tuition</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$45,000 (Regardless of residency)</strong></li>\n<li>https://mcs.ics.uci.edu/prospective-students/cost-and-financial-aid/</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Resident</strong>: $5,660.5 per quarter</li>\n<li><strong>Non-Resident</strong>: $10,695 per quarter</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Degree</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Master of Computer Science</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Master of Science</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Fellowships</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 100% of tuition for domestic students based on academic merit</li>\n<li>Up to 100% of tuition for diverse and underrepresented domestic students</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-funded</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Schedule</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes and labs offered primarily in late afternoons and evenings</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Classes and labs offered throughout day</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Exit Exam</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Capstones\u2013 Developing professional design and writing skills</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Thesis or comprehensive exam options</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>GRE required?</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>YES</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>YES</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Letter of recommendations</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 3</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 3</li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>TOEFL/ IELTS required?</strong></span></td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">International students \u2013 YES.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">The minimum TOEFL score is 80. For more information, please see\u00a0<a href=\"http://www.grad.uci.edu/admissions/applying-to-uci/english-proficiency.html\"><strong>Graduate Division’s English Proficiency site</strong></a>.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">UCI will <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">only</span> waive the TOEFL requirement for applicants who have completed ALL requirements for a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. degree in the U.S. <em>prior</em> to submitting their application.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">As an alternative to the TOEFL, you may submit scores from the Academic Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).UC Irvine only accepts scores submitted electronically by the IELTS test center. An overall score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.</span></li>\n</ul>\n</td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>International students \u2013 YES.</li>\n<li>The minimum TOEFL score is 80. 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