First Ivy League Master of Computer Science and Information Technology

First Ivy League Master of Computer Science and Information Technology

AT A GLANCE
  • Provider: University of Pennsylvania
  • Platform: Coursera
  • Length: 20 - 40 months
  • Nº Courses: 10 courses
  • Cost: $25,000 (tuition) + $1,300 (fees)
  • Format: Completely online
  • First class starting: January 16th, 2019
  • Early admission deadline: September 6th, 2018 (Application fee is waived.)
  • Final Deadline: November 8th, 2018
  • Link to Degree Page: Master of Computer and Information Technology | Degrees on Coursera
Overview
The online Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) degree is a first-of-its-kind graduate-level degree program in Computer Science tailored for non-Computer Science majors. Offered by the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution, this new program brings online the long-running, established on-campus MCIT degree. The MCIT program empowers students without computer science backgrounds to succeed in computing and technology fields. MCIT students come from diverse academic backgrounds ranging from literature and history to chemistry and medicine.

Computer Science is revolutionizing global society and creating new fields, industries and careers that were unheard of just ten or even five years ago. MCIT graduates will be uniquely positioned to fill technical jobs in industries such as bioinformatics, medicine, finance and telecommunications, as well as in the core software development industry. Exposure to real-world projects throughout the program will prepare students to use their skills to positively impact society.

This program fosters a rich and inclusive community for students, who will have access to core services from across the University to support their well-being and future career goals. This support, combined with a strong alumni network and Career Services department, ensures that every student is primed to succeed even if they are new to the tech industry. Upon completion of the degree, MCIT alumni have gone on to earn jobs with competitive salaries at technology companies such as Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Oracle and Bloomberg.

What makes this degree unique?
  • Ivy League Quality
    It’s a first-of-its-kind program that offers an Ivy League master’s degree in Computer Science designed for non-CS majors.
  • Built Around Your Schedule
    It’s 100 percent online. You’ll benefit from the same high-quality instruction as on-campus students and graduate with the same degree. The diploma does not indicate whether the degree was earned online or on-campus.
  • Affordable Pricing
    At $26,300 for tuition and fees, the cost of the MCIT online degree is significantly less than on-campus alternatives as well as most online master’s degrees in Computer Science.
  • Faculty Access
    You’ll get frequent access to world-renowned instructors through discussion forums and live office hours.
  • Try before you apply
    Penn will offer an online course on computational thinking this fall on Coursera to help you decide before you apply whether the program is the right fit.
  • Real-world, project-based learning
    Core courses and electives blend computer science theory and applied, project-based learning. You’ll have the chance to use real-world tools and environments such as TensorFlow and Amazon Cloud.
Who is this degree for:
The MCIT program is intended for motivated students who want to start or accelerate a rewarding career in Computer Science.

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