How is MS in CS programme at the northwestern university?

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    Shreya Basu | Contributor-Level 10

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    Northwestern University offers an MS in Computer Science (MSCS) program, which delivers a flexible curriculum on foundational computational courses and core subjects AI/ML, Robotics, Cybersecurity, HCI, and many more for students who are willing to take their tech skill set to an advanced level. Graduates of this course are well prepared to grab secure roles in Software engineering, Data Analytics, IT consulting, Database Management and many more. According to unofficial sources, 98% of students get places three months after graduation. Graduates get places in  companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, Visa, Deloitte, Visa, Oracle, IB

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    SUMIT . | Contributor-Level 6

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    The MS CS is a 12–24 month programme (typically 3–4 academic quarters, full-time) requiring 12 units of graduate-level courses — includes 9 units of CS 300-level+ courses (at least 3 at 400 or 500 level) and 3 units of research (CS 590) for thesis/project tracks .

    Flexible pathways: choose between coursework-only, project-based, or thesis-based formats .

    Core + electives span areas like AI/ML, systems, theory, HCI, security, and CS+X interdisciplinary options (e.g. CS + economics, law, journalism).

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