High achieving MCIT Online students
…with a strong interest in data science can choose to continue on with a dual degree in the online Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science (MSE-DS Online).
…with a strong interest in data science can choose to continue on with a dual degree in the online Master of Science in Engineering in Data Science (MSE-DS Online).
MCIT Online students that meet the eligibility criteria will graduate from MCIT Online and matriculate as a MSE-DS Online student, transferring four (4) electives from MCIT Online and taking six (6) additional MSE-DS Online courses resulting in two graduate degrees from Penn Engineering for a total of sixteen courses.
Highly motivated MCIT Online students may apply for the dual degree with MSE-DS Online once they have completed any six (6) courses in the MCIT Online curriculum. Eligible students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and be in good standing with the University at the time of application. MCIT Online alumni may apply as well.
Students will submit a short personal statement explaining their interest in the MSE-DS Online program. There is no application fee and no enrollment deposit. Students will receive confirmation of acceptance shortly after the application form closes.
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Spring 2023 | Summer 2023 | Fall 2023 | |
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Application Form Opens | September 1, 2022 | January 2023 | May 2023 |
Application Form Closes | November 1, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
Decision Notification | November 11, 2022 | TBD | TBD |
Orientation Starts | December 5, 2022 | April 2023 | July 2023 |
Classes Begin | January 9, 2023 | May 2023 | August 2023 |
Course Units | Program Selections |
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6 CUs | MCIT Online Core |
4 CUs | MCIT Online Electives* |
6 CUs | MSE-DS remaining requirements |
16 CUs Total | MCIT | MSE-DS Online Dual Degree Completion |
*At least 2 Course Units must be designated as an MSE-DS Core Course or Technical Elective
No, you must first complete six courses so that the GPA of those six courses can be calculated.
You still need to complete six MCIT Online courses in order to apply.
Please reach out to the Student Affairs Team for advising assistance.