This page will always refresh with the latest information on new courses, events, and opportunities in the department.
The foosball tournament is ongoing during the last week of October and the first week of November.
The annual cybersecurity conference is coming on November 13, 2026.
Opportunities for Students
The most recent list of current research/other openings.
Current/Past Projects
The list of open and recent projects in the department. This gives you possible projects you may want to get involved in by contacting the investigator.
There are two new projects, sponsored by NASA and by the National Security Agency.
New Courses and Enrollment Updates
Undergraduate Students
You may be eligible for some additional Cmp Sci courses due to ongoing updates. For more information, see Courses | Course descriptions at the bottom and consult with your major advisor as listed
https://www.umsl.edu/cmpsci/resources/advising.html.
SP27
New course AI in College and Beyond, Cmp Sci 1001, is offered for university credit for majors and non-majors. It explores the current landscape of AI tools and how to leverage them for academic or career enhancement, oral issues and dilemmas, and the newest breakthroughs.
New course Agentic Development, offered as Cmp Sci 4890, explores problem solving with single and multiple orchestrated agents.
FS26
New course, Introduction to AI Security, offered as Cmp Sci 4890 in FS26. It will count as an elective in all BS programs and in Certificates: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. For more information, see Courses | Course Descriptions. Dr. Mtibaa is listed as the instructor to help with enrollment questions.
Graduate Students
SP27
Cmp Sci 5500, Software Engineering, will also explore using AI agents to SE projects.
FS26
New course, AI Security, offered as Cmp Sci 5890 in FS26. It will count as an elective in all MS programs and in Certificates: Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. For more information, see Courses | Course Descriptions. Dr. Mtibaa is listed as the instructor to help with enrollment questions
New course, Advances in Computer Networks, offered as Cmp Sci 6730 in FS26. It will count as an elective in all MS programs and in the Cybersecurity certificate, and as a required 6xxx course in MS CS. For more information, see Courses | Course Descriptions.
Make sure to review with your advisor (as listed in MyView) to enroll for the next semester. If needed, contact the program director or the department Chair.
