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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The “Master of Computer and Information Technology” degree course is an online degree program awarded by the University of Pennsylvania in association with Coursera. This course is ideal for students who do not have a Computer Science background to be successful in the computing and Information technology fields. The program is A first-of-its-kind that offers an Ivy League master’s degree in the Computer science field.

The “Master of Computer and Information technology” syllabus is a group of 6 core courses, and 4 electives to choose from. The core concepts cover topics such as fundamentals of computer science, Software development, algorithms, and much more. Whereas for the electives registration candidates must complete learning at least 4 core courses. The course prepares the candidates to take on this competitive tech industry with ease.

The “ Master of Computer and Information Technology Training can help students to get placed in healthcare, finance, education, government sectors, and even in the core software development industry. With the help of this course, candidates can showcase and apply their skills to have a positive impact on society in terms of the development of Computer Science.

The Highlights

Complete online course
Both part-time and full time available
16 – 40 months duration of the course
A total of 10 courses included
Try a course facility
Degree by University of Pennsylvania & Coursera
MCIT alumni status
Leading Technology Companies hiring

Programme Offerings

Fully online Course
10 Courses included
MS degree by University of Pennsylvania & Coursera
Alumni Status

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Penn

The total “Master of Computer and Information Technology” degree fee that has to be paid is $3,330 USD as a tuition fee along with $150 as online services fees. A very unique thing about this course is that students will only be billed separately for each course they complete. Financial aid is also provided for both employed, and non-employed candidates in the form of tuition reimbursement, student loans for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents, scholarships, and fellowships for ease of payment.

Master of Computer and Information Technology fee structure

Description	Amount
Master of Computer and Information Technology, 1 Course Unit	$3,330 Tuition + $150 Fee
Master of Computer and Information Technology, 2 Course Units	$6,660 Tuition + $300Fee
Master of Computer and Information Technology, 3 Course Units	$9,990 Tuition + $450 Fee
Master of Computer and Information Technology, 4 Course Units	$13,320Tuition + $600Fee

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

All candidates applying for the “Master of Computer and Information Technology” online course must have 3 or 4 years of bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a GPA above 3.0.
Any candidate who is international or a non-resident of the U.S has to show valid TOEFL scores.

Degree Qualifying Details

To be awarded the degree of completion, learners must complete all the online tutorials, lectures, assignments, and projects.

Admission Details

Candidates must follow these steps below to get admission to the “Master of Computer and Information Technology” degree:

Step 1: For admission, visit the official course website: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/mcit-penn/

Step 2: Next click on the ‘Apply Now’ on the right-hand top side of the page.

Step 3: Then, candidates can start by creating an account

Step 4: And, then fill up the required information to complete the application

Step 5: Next, candidates will be selected and informed.

Application Details

Candidates need to fill up the application form with details like name, email address, and account password, and also keep some documents handy like - 1000-1500 word personal statement, Resume explaining why MCIT is good, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts from every college including transfer credit, optional GRE/GMAT scores, and optional TOEFL scores.

The Syllabus

The entire curriculum is a mix of core and elective courses. The core courses include mainly Software design, Data structures, Programming, and more whereas the electives are just 4 courses that candidates need to complete.

Introduction to Software Development

Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

Introduction to Computer Systems

Data Structures & Software Design

Computer Systems Programming

Algorithms & Computation

4 Courses

Penn Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How long does it take to complete studying the entire course?

It will take around 16 - 40 months, for students to complete the “Master of Computer and Information Technology” degree.

2: Which technology companies provide jobs after the completion of this course?

Tech biggies like Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Oracle, and Bloomberg offer jobs to the candidates after completion of the course.

3: Can a candidate gain Alumni status?

Once candidates get a degree from MCIT, he/she will be joining the Penn Engineering alumni network community of over 28,000 people globally.

4: What are the technology requirements for this course?

The main technology requirement is internet access which candidates have to ensure is proper throughout their entire course curriculum for transmitting the information.

5: What are the student loan options for the U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents?

Candidates who are permanent U.S residents can get non-need-based loan funding to include expenses associated with their Master of Computer and Information Technology course,