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Earn an MAS-CS Degree Online
CORE COURSES FOR MAS-CS
- Introduction to Software Development
- Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Data Structures & Software Design
- Computer Systems Programming
- Algorithms & Computation
SPECIALIZED CONCENTRATIONS
- Choose a Concentration in:
- + Artificial Intelligence
- + Cybersecurity
- + Data Science
- + Engineering Entrepreneurship
- + Software Systems
NO CS BACKGROUND REQUIRED
To earn a master’s degree, you’ll complete ten (10) courses — six (6) core courses and four (4) of 27 available electives. You’ll learn by building, alongside Penn faculty and classmates from all over the world.
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Completely Online and Asynchronous
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10 COURSES
core courses and electives
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16 MONTHS
fastest full-time schedule
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3 YEARS
extended part-time schedule
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$3,859
cost per course
total 10 courses: $38,590 plus applicable fees*
*Tuition and fees may be adjusted on a yearly basis.
Study part-time or full-time — and switch between them any semester. Penn Engineering Online is built around your life, not the other way around.
Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania annually surveys graduating students to provide a snapshot of their post-graduation plans. The outcomes reflected here are for graduates of our MCIT Online program, which has now been replaced by the MAS-CS Online program. Download the 10-page report with new employment data, job function, salary data, employers and locations.
Application Requirements
Spring 2027 Key Dates
- APPLICATION IS OPEN
- Scholarship Deadline: August 3, 2026
- Regular Admission Deadline: October 19, 2026
- Classes Start: January 2027
The MAS-CS Online program is for individuals without a background in computer science who want to build their foundational skill set.