NO CS REQUIRED
Master of Applied Science
Best for: Career changers and cross-disciplinary thinkers. The only program that builds a CS foundation from scratch.
Students gain foundational knowledge while applying what they learn to modern systems, data and AI technologies shaping the future of engineering.
— Thomas Farmer, Director
Master of Science in Engineering
Best for: CS engineers specializing in ML, NLP, GPU programming, and AI infrastructure at scale.
Educating engineers to analyze trends from the technological, societal, and ethical perspective.
— Chris Callison-Burch, Director
Master of Science in Engineering
Best for: Engineers going deep on data pipelines, big data, ML, and applications across science, medicine, and finance.
Data science can inform innovations across science, medicine, law, and finance.
— James C. Gee, Director
Master of Science in Engineering
Best for: CS engineers who want to design, defend, and lead — building secure systems and protecting critical infrastructure.
The MSE-SSC prepares you to design, defend, and lead with confidence.
— Michael Hicks, Director
Master of Science in Engineering
Best for: Engineers looking to bring together technical, product, and business perspectives — defining, developing, and deploying technology in real-world contexts.
Students won’t just study innovation conceptually — they’ll learn how technology works in practice across products, organizations, and industries.
— Jeffrey Babin, Director
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core courses and electives
fastest full-time schedule
extended part-time schedule
cost per course
total 10 courses: $38,590 plus applicable fees*
*Tuition and fees may be adjusted on a yearly basis.
Many employers cover graduate tuition — at $3,859 per course, Penn Engineering Online fits most corporate reimbursement programs. Ask a Penn advisor how to structure your funding.
Penn Engineering master’s graduates go on to roles at the world’s most recognized technology, finance, and healthcare companies. With more than 28,000 Penn Engineering alumni worldwide, the network you join is as valuable as the degree itself.
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Penn Engineering Online master’s applications are open year-round. See the application checklist below for additional information.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Employment history and resume
Unofficial college transcripts
Contact information for 2 recommenders
You will provide contact information for two recommenders as part of the application process.
Personal statement
Your personal statement helps the admissions team understand your goals, background, and interest in the program.
$95 application fee
English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
