$500 Priority Submission Scholarship
Apply by April 20 for $500* toward your first course starting May 11! Start your no fee application today.
100% Online Master of Science in Computer Science
Launch your career in AI or software engineering in 16–18 months. Under $24K. No prerequisites or GRE required.
Earn your master’s.
Advance your career.
Access a program brochure, connect with enrollment, and get a head start on your application.
No Computer Science Background? No Problem.
New to the field? Merrimack’s bridge pathway is designed to help you build the skills you need; no prior CS degree required.
100% Online. Complete in 16–18 Months.
Earn your M.S. in Computer Science on a flexible, part-time schedule that fits your life.
A Master’s Degree Without the High Price Tag
Complete your degree for under $24K, with financial aid available.
Build In-Demand AI Skills
Gain hands-on experience in artificial intelligence and modern computing — skills employers are actively hiring for.
Graduate with Built-in Credentials
Earn an AI Engineering Certificate with the AI concentration or add a Python Programming Fundamentals certificate to strengthen your technical foundation.
Master In-Demand Computing Skills
Learn the foundations of programming and the advanced skills in artificial intelligence (AI) or software engineering with Merrimack’s online M.S. in Computer Science (MSCS). No experience or technical background is required.
- Access to coding and LinkedIn Learning courses
- Personal student success coaching
- 1:1 tutoring
- 1:1 mentoring from faculty and program staff
- Career services support for professional growth
Choose Your MSCS Concentration
Artificial Intelligence (AI)*
Gain the skills to design, develop and deploy software systems with embedded artificial intelligence, virtual assistants and machine learning algorithms.
Coursework includes:
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Learning
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
*By completing the three courses included in this concentration, you’ll also automatically earn the AI Engineering Certificate, giving you two credentials for the price of one.
Software Engineering
Develop industry-recognized skills and learn to write and deploy object-oriented software applications that are efficient, maintainable and expandable.
Coursework includes:
- Languages, Automata and Decidability
- Database Principles
- Software Design and Documentation
Certificates Offered
AI Engineering Certificate
Complete three courses:
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Learning
- Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Python Programming Fundamentals Certificate
Complete three courses:
- Foundations of Programming
- Algorithms and Discrete Structures
- Advanced Algorithms
Apply Now — Computer Science Key Dates
This program enrolls six times a year. Each term is eight weeks.
Affordable
The tuition for most of our programs is under $24K, allowing you to maximize the return on your educational investment.
Flexible and Convenient
While most programs are 100 percent online, some of our programs offer hybrid courses — and all students are welcome on campus.
Academic Excellence for the Career You Want
Our programs are aligned with industry needs, so you’ll be ready to switch or advance your career.
Jobs in Computer Science
Java Developer
$121,644
Average annual salary
Software Engineer
$147,559
Average annual salary
AI Engineer
$137,019
Average annual salary
Enterprise Architect
$198,024
Average annual salary
Source: Glassdoor, 2025
Develop the Skills To Excel in Your Computer Science Career
In Merrimack’s M.S. in Computer Science program, you’ll develop industry-recognized skills and learn to write and deploy object-oriented software applications that are efficient, maintainable and expandable across multiple languages, including Java, JavaScript and Python.
*This applies to new students entering the Summer I 2026 term. Does not roll over to subsequent terms. Does not include MBA, MED, CAGS, Post-MSN Certificate, CPA and CMA Exam Preparation Certificate. Not combinable with other offers (i.e. Double Warrior, Fellowship, Partnership Discounts, etc.) For CSC 6000, credit will be applied to their second course.