Graduate Programs
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Power up your career in tech with a graduate degree from UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI). Our programs in bioinformatics, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and information technology are designed to help you upgrade your skills, conduct innovative research, and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving world.
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MASTER’S PROGRAMS
A master’s degree is a powerful investment in your future. It’s an opportunity to unlock new career opportunities, increase your salary potential, and gain a deeper understanding of a subject you love. Discover the right program for you today.
DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
Ready to make a real impact with your research? If you’re passionate about collaborative, ethical research that tackles important issues, a Ph.D. might be the perfect next step. UNC Charlotte offers Ph.D. studies in:
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Computing & Information Systems (Computer Science Track)
- Computing & Information Systems (Software & Information Systems Track)
Graduate CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
For those who are not prepared to commit to a full degree program at this time, our graduate certificates provide a flexible and focused alternative. Most of these programs can serve as a direct pathway to a master’s degree, allowing you to apply your earned credits to future graduate studies.
Bioinformatics
Computer Science
Data Science
Software and Information Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Information Security and Privacy (avail as online-only course)
- Management of Information Technology