How Do You Apply?
You can apply directly through Coursera.
You'll need a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, a personal statement (guidelines here), two letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, a resume, and TOEFL scores (if applicable).
You don't need to submit a GRE or GMAT score, though the school says that they will be taken into considera.
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How Long Is The MCIT Program?
The MCIT is made up of 10 courses — six required courses, such as Introduction to Software Development, and four electives in topics such as machine learning and data science.
Depending on your pace, it can take 16 to 40 months to complete.
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How Much Does It Cost?
The total cost of tuition and fees is around $26,400, which is about a third of the cost of the on-campus degree.
It breaks down to $2,500 per course, plus a $140 fee per course unit.
You can find more information about pricing here.
One benefit of the online program is the flexibility — you can also continue to work a full-time job while attending.
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Is Penn Engineering Online a good school?
No matter what you studied as an undergraduate, you’ll build a strong foundation in computer science and gain real-world coding skills.
Penn Engineering Online provides an affordable Ivy League education.
Work toward your degree on your own schedule, at your own pace – as part of a collaborative community of classmates and faculty.
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Where can I get a Master's in Computer Science & Information Technology?
For people who are interested in entering the field — but feel like they're behind because they never took computer science courses in undergrad — the University of Pennsylvania offers a Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) through the e-learning platform Coursera.
This is a list of companies founded by University of Pennsylvania alumni, including attendees who enrolled in degree-programs at University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) but did not eventually graduate.
This list is not exhaustive, as it only includes notable companies of which the founding and development history is well recorded by reliable sources.
In particular, subsidiaries are listed with their owners in parentheses.
