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MSE Software Systems and Cybersecurity at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Penn Engineering continues to broaden its graduate portfolio with the launch of the Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC), offered in both online and residential formats. Building on Penn’s recognized strengths in computer science, systems, and cybersecurity, this program reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding access to premier engineering education around the world. The MSE-SSC program is designed for students with a background in computer science or related fields who want to deepen their expertise in systems architecture and cybersecurity.

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 CIS 5050 Software Systems; CIS 5530 Networked Systems; CIS 5510 Computer and Network Security; CIS 5410 Embedded Software for Life-Critical Applications; CIS 5470 Software Analysis; CIS 5450 Big Data Analytics.

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Application information

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