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Graduate Programs

The ICS Department offers the following graduate degrees:

  • The Masters in Computer Science is designed for post-baccalaureate students who wish to strengthen their skills and knowledge in computer science. Students may wish to earn the M.S. either as a terminal degree or in preparation for doctoral studies. The Masters program can support broadening applied skills or deepening theoretical understanding.
  • The Ph.D. in Computer Science is for students who plan to pursue research careers in industry or academia. Ph.D. students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the concepts relevant to their area of expertise, participate in the research culture of the department, and contribute to the scientific literature.
  • The Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree designed for students whose interests cross multiple areas related to computation, communication, informatics and information science, technology policy, digital communities, and related fields. You must have a Masters degree already to be admitted to this program.

Graduate Chair

Peter Sadowski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Information and Computer Sciences
1680 East West Road, Room 317
Honolulu, HI 96822
ics-gradchair@lists.hawaii.edu