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Build the Confidence to Engineer What’s Next

An applied computer science master’s for professionals building real-world fluency in AI and modern systems.

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Application Now Open for Spring 2026
  • Full-time or Part-time schedules
  • Graduate in as few as 16 months
  • No GRE Required
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Where Applied Computer Science Drives Real-World Impact

Designed for professionals from varied disciplines, MCIT builds a strong foundation in computer science while developing applied fluency in areas such as AI, data, and modern systems - preparing graduates to confidently solve complex, real-world problems.

MCIT Online

Master of Computer and Information Technology
  • Ideal For: Individuals without a computer science background who want to establish a foundational skill set in the field.
  • Curriculum Highlights: Build a robust understanding of core computer science concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and computer systems.
  • Electives: Choose four elective courses from a broad set of offerings with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and AI systems and infrastructure. Topics include generative AI, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, large-scale data systems, GPU and cloud computing for ML, networking and security, as well as supporting areas such as technology ethics, imaging informatics, and data science.
  • Career Pathways: Graduates utilize their computer science skills across diverse industries, including tech, finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, biotechnology, and venture investment, paving the way for impactful contributions.
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Skills and Outcomes

Your Penn Engineering Online degree will open the door to a world of opportunities—not only in software development, data science, systems and cybersecurity, AI, and related technical fields, but also in industries as diverse as finance, healthcare, education, government, and telecommunications.

You’ll graduate as a well-rounded and versatile professional who can:
  • Combine mathematical foundations and engineering principles to solve real-world computing problems.
  • Design, construct, and maintain high-quality software as part of a collaborative development team.
  • Assess the appropriate use modern techniques, skills, and tools in developing data solutions.
  • Apply algorithmic thinking and computer science theory to the modeling and analysis of software systems.

Career Services That Lead To Proven Outcomes

Online students and alums have access to Penn's extensive career and professional development services. Our career advisors provide personalized advice to help you:

  • map out career goals
  • write your resume and cover letter
  • search for jobs
  • improve interviewing skills
  • learn how to network effectively
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Online Experience

Learning online doesn’t mean learning alone. Online students have unique needs, and our collaborative community is here to help you every step of the way.

There are many ways to stay connected and to receive support throughout your program:

  • Faculty Office Hours
  • Dedicated Teacher Assistants
  • Supportive Academic and Career Advisors
  • Encouraging Peer Mentors
  • Interactive Study Groups
  • Engaging Slack Channels
  • Regional In-person Meet Ups
  • Signature Campus Events
“We’re introducing new hands-on courses each semester with a focus on AI, applied learning, and emerging technologies. These forward-thinking courses help MCIT Online students focus their area of expertise and elevate their career impact.”
Tom Farmer
Tom Farmer
  • MCIT Online Program Director
  • Professor, Department of Computer and Information Science
“A lot of other master’s degree programs only focus on giving you some skills that you can try to apply to your work, but the MCIT Online program provides those useful skills and knowledge in combination with a commitment to nurturing your way of thinking, which has a much greater impact on your work and life outside of the program.”
Zi Bennie Yang
Zi Bennie Yang
  • MCIT Online Alumni ’18
“With this program, our goal is to educate a new generation of engineers who have the skills to analyze trends as they emerge — not only from the technological perspective, but also from the societal and ethical perspective.”
Chris Callison-Burch
Chris Callison-Burch
  • MSE-AI Online Program Director
  • Professor, Department of Computer and Information Science
“A lot of the most challenging problems in the world today can be tackled in part, if not in whole, by the clever use of data. We are awash with data, but we need people who can make sense of all this data and deliver on its potential.”
James C. Gee
James C. Gee
  • MSE-DS Online Program Director
  • Professor, Department of Radiology
  • Director, Penn Image Computing and Science Laboratory

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