Masters Degrees
Your career, your timeline, your path to tech
Six master’s programs. Evening classes. No CS degree required. Real industry connections built into every semester.
Power up your career with a Master’s degree from UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI). Whether you are looking to advance in your current tech role or transition into computing from another field, our graduate programs are designed to fit your life. We offer specialized Master of Science degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics, and Bioinformatics. At CCI, we build programs for working professionals and career changers who are ready to conduct innovative research and make a real impact in a rapidly evolving world. If you’ve been told computing isn’t for you—at UNC Charlotte, it is.
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What Makes Charlotte CCI Different
FIRST IN NORTH CAROLINA FOR AI MASTERS DEGREE
The MS in Artificial Intelligence is the first graduate AI program in North Carolina. If AI is where you’re going, there’s no program in the state with a longer head start.
NO COMPUTER SCIENCE BACKGROUND REQUIRED
Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics bridging pathway removes the biggest barrier to computing graduate programs. Two focused courses get you ready. Your background doesn’t disqualify you — it’s your starting point.
BUILT AROUND YOUR CURRENT JOB
Sections of every class are offered after 4:00 PM. Courses are also available at the Dubois Center in uptown Charlotte. You don’t have to choose between your career and your degree.
DIRECT ACCESS TO INDUSTRY
From Industry site visits and panels to VIP guest lectures and weekly seminars, putting you in the room with the people who hire.
DEDICATED GRAD STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics full-time Director of Professional Education for Graduate Studies — Carmalita Govan, MHRD — runs career programming built specifically for computing graduate students. Not adapted from undergraduate career services. Built for you.
Career Outcomes: Where Tech Leadership Begins
From the Queen City to Silicon Valley, CCI graduates are securing high-impact roles at the world’s leading technology and financial hubs. Our Masters programs are a direct pipeline to the tech industry. Whether in the heart of Charlotte or across the country, our alumni are driving innovation at many Fortune 500 companies.
Find Your Fit: Aligning your interests with your future
| If you want to… | Consider… | Bridging available? |
| Work in AI or machine learning | MS in Artificial Intelligence | Yes — Python & math bridge courses available |
| Protect organizations from cyber threats | MS in Cybersecurity | Yes, depending on your background |
| Turn data into business decisions | MS in Data Science | Yes |
| Enter or advance in tech broadly | MS in Information Technology | Yes — broadest entry point of any CCI program |
| Apply data skills in healthcare | MS in Health Informatics & Analytics | Yes |
Not Sure Where to Start?
Let’s talk it through. Navigating graduate school is a big move. Skip the guesswork and speak with our graduate team for a candid look at your goals, your background, and which CCI path actually aligns with your life. No pressure—just clarity.