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MASCS Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Penn Engineering expands its graduate portfolio with the Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS), offered in both online and on-campus formats. Building on the success and legacy of the Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) program, MAS-CS reflects Penn Engineering’s ongoing commitment to providing rigorous, accessible, and forward-looking education for a global community of learners. The MAS-CS is designed for students from non-computer science backgrounds who seek to gain a strong foundation in computing and prepare for impactful careers in technology and interdisciplinary fields.

Duration: 10 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 10 course units in total. Listed required courses include CIT 5910 Introduction to Software Development; CIT 5920 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science; CIT 5930 Introduction to Computer Systems; CIT 5940 Data Structures and Software Design; CIT 5950 Computer Systems Programming; CIT 5960 Algorithms and Computation.

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Entry requirements

These courses are prerequisites for CIT 5940 Data Structures and Software Design , CIT 5950 Computer Systems Programming and CIT 5960 Algorithms and Computation , respectively, which are offered in Spring semester only. Students pursuing this dual degree route need to satisfy a minimum GPA requirement, have earned a high grade in at least one CIS elective, and have completed the majority of the MAS-CS requirements at the time of applying.

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