The MSc program is based on a sequence of eight cources, culminating with a dissertation. Each of the eight courses has a duration of 10 weeks and is conducted in an online classroom setting which includes the following features:

- weekly discussion
- homework exercises
- group projects

An online instructor is in charge of each course. The role of the online instructor is to facilitate the discussions, evaluate the student's achievement based on their performance in the discussions, homework exercises, and group projects, as it applies in each specific course, and also provide weekly feedback to each student with the purpose of highlighting areas where they can improve.

Each of the eight main courses carries a weight of 3 units. The dissertation carries a weight of 6 units while its duration is set to six months. During the course of the dissertation, the student will communicate and coordinate with a chosen advisor who will provide guidance and answer questions. The dissertation is viewed in general as independent work, however the advisor will provide regular feedback to the student on his/her progress and respond to all questions in a timely fashion.

An extension of one month may be given under serious circumstances which have to be justified by the student. A second and final extension, again of one month, may be given in cases of extreme situations. All extensions need to be approved by the advisor and the acedemic director and the student will be asked to provide evidence (e.g., written documention).

The topic of the dissertation should be in one of the imaging areas. The topic can be chosen either by the student alone or in consultation with a faculty member, and will be followed by the preparation of a short proposal which will be evaluated by the director and approved or rejected based on its quality and scope. Two types of dissertations are allowed: a) research-oriented, b) development-oriented. If a proposal is rejected, reasons will be given and suggestions to ammend it so that it may be resubmitted for a re-evaluation.

The same grade scale as used in all regular courses (see policies) is used to grade the dissertation as well. The dissertation is graded by two faculty members, the advisor, and a second faculty member who will be assigned at the end.

A dissertation not completed within its allowed duration of six months (or within 7 or 8 months, in case of extensions) will be considered as failed. The student will have to choose a different topic and repeat the procedure outlined above, if he/she wishes to have a second attempt at the dissertation.

After the successful completion of all courses and the dissertation, the student is awarded the Master's of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science.