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Graduate Program Prerequisites
Prerequisite Waiver Exams
Starting Spring 2023, the department will no longer offer waiver exams for prerequisites.
You must take at least one assigned prerequisite course per semester until they are all completed. If you have any questions, please contact cse-dept@wright.edu.
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About Prerequisites
At least one year of formal coursework in computer programming. Formal coursework in data structures, computer organization, and operating systems is also required. The materials covered in these courses should be equal to Wright State University courses. If you are lacking other prerequisite coursework you may be assigned additional prerequisite courses upon admission.
All Programs
The following courses are prerequisites that can be assigned for any of our graduate programs.
- CS 5100 - Data Structures and Algorithms
- CS 5160 - Computer Science Fundamentals
- CEG 5310 - Computer Organization
- CEG 5350 - Operating Systems Internals and Design
Computer Engineering M.S.
The following course is a prerequisite that can be assigned for the computer engineering degree.
Math
All Programs
- A One-year sequence in calculus
- Knowledge of probability, and statistics
- Knowledge of linear or matrix algebra
- Coursework discrete math is preferred
Computer Engineering
- A One-year sequence in calculus-based physics
