The MS in Computer Science at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, UCI, is a broad and flexible graduate program focusing on both theoretical and practical aspects of computer systems design, analysis, and implementation. Core research areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, distributed systems, security, bioinformatics, graphics, databases, and more. The program prepares students for research or advanced professional work and includes options for a thesis. Students may select from a wide range of graduate-level courses and partake in research with leading faculty, aiming for careers in industry, academia, or further doctoral training.