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Degree

Master of Engineering
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Program Length

1 Year
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Issued By

Cornell University
Acquire formal expertise in advanced technical fields of computer science, like machine learning and computer security. Then apply your knowledge immediately to innovation challenges issued by real companies from New York’s tech sector. You’ll build complete digital solutions for social impact and the marketplace by working in teams with other Cornell Tech students from business, law, and technology. Whether you plan to move up or spin out, this intensive, one-year Cornell computer science program will accelerate your trajectory.

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Computer Science at Cornell Tech

Learn, Launch, Lead

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Mix & Match

Study across technical areas and computer science disciplines in our flexible curriculum.
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Build & Test

Build something meaningful and new with a cross-disciplinary team, then test it with real users and industry experts.
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Learn & Leverage

Learn from top faculty with extensive industry experience and leverage your project work into a startup with the help of their mentorship.

About the Master of Engineering in Computer Science Degree

Designed with input from leading tech industry advisors, the Master of Engineering in Computer Science at Cornell Tech offers a flexible course of study with rigorous technical courses in both fundamental and advanced emerging areas of computing. Your academic coursework will give you exceptional training in engineering software, systems, platforms, and products for complex business challenges and human needs.

These courses focus on preparing you for innovation within major tech companies or entrepreneurship within startup ventures. In cross-disciplinary teams, you’ll work with business, law, and other Cornell Tech students to create your own startup as well as develop usable solutions for real corporations. In the process, you’ll develop the business savvy and communication skills—as well as peerless technical know-how—that have made previous graduates prime recruiting targets of companies like Google, Facebook, and numerous startups.


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