Computer Science, Dual Degree Program, B.S./M.S.
Prepare for a Rewarding Career in IT Management
The Computer Science 5-Year BS/MS degree at the University of Houston-Clear Lake combines the degree plans for the Bachelor and Master of Science in Computer Science. This allows highly motivated and qualified students to complete both the degrees in 5 years.
Learn a Deft Combination of Theory and Practical Knowledge
Once enrolled in the 5-Year BS/MB degree, you will soon begin graduate-level courses. This will give your studies crucial focus and drive as you
                                 achieve success in the classroom and with your future career. After admission to the
                                 5-year BS/MS degree and successful completion of the BS degree in Computer Science,
                                 you will then receive a waiver from the Graduate Record Examination typically required
                                 for the MS program.
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Admission Requirements
Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
                                  UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study
                                    designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll
                                    need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
- 
                              FallPriority - July 15 
 Final - August 1
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                              SpringPriority - November 1 
 Final - December 1
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                              SummerPriority - March 1 
 Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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                              Summer 2025Priority - May 1
 Summer I Final - May 21
 Summer II Final - June 27
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                              Fall 2025Priority - August 1
 Final - August 11
 Returning UHCL Students - August 13
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                              Spring 2026Priority - December 1
 Final - January 5
 Returning UHCL Students - January 7
- International Deadlines
- 
                              FallFreshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15
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                              SpringFreshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15
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                              Summer*Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester. 
 Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
                                          				2700 Bay Area Blvd
                                          				Houston, TX 77058
                                          				Phone: 281-283-7600
                                          			
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Computer Science BS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science.
Computer Science, Dual Degree Program, B.S./M.S. Faculty

Krishani Abeysekera
Senior Lecturer/System Administrator of Computer Science and Computer Information
                                    Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3831
Email: abeysekera@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 165
Ahmed Abukmail
Program Director of Computer Science and Associate Professor,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3888
Email: Abukmail@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 169

Hisham Al-Mubaid
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3802
Email: hisham@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 168
Sayed Banawan
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computing Sciences,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3824
Email: Banawan@UHCL.edu
Office: D222

Said Bettayeb
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281.283.3717
Email: Bettayeb@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611.14
Pradeep Buddharaju
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3881
Email: Buddharaju@UHCL.edu
Office: Delta 173
Office hours:
Tue 5:30-7:30pm, Wed 4:00-6:00pm

Khondker Shajadul Hasan
Associate Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3876
Email: hasank@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 170

Alfredo Perez-Davila
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3863
Email: perezd@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 167

Toneluh (Andrew) A. Yang
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3835
Email: yang@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 174

Pavan Poudel
Assistant Professor of Computer Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3732
Email: poudel@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 175

Kwok-Bun Yue
Professor of Computer Science and Computer Information Systems,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3864
Email: yue@uhcl.edu
Office: Delta 163






