The Fall 2024 deadline is May 15. Apply today!
Offered by University of Pennsylvania
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
10 courses total, six core courses and four electives
Earn an Ivy League degree on your own schedule.
Tuition and fees are posted as a guide and may be subject to change
MCIT Online students have access to a range of career and networking opportunities throughout their time in the program. The list below is only the start as there are more initiatives planned for the future. At the helm is Penn Engineering’s Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking, whose goal it is to prepare students for the next stage in their career.
Networking
Virtual opportunities such as small group sessions organized by area of interest and extracurricular project pitches
In-person opportunities including annual on-campus events
Robust Slack community for current students to interact
Private LinkedIn group for all MCIT Online students & alumni
Penn Alumni Directory (QuakerNet)
Alumni Clubs located around the world
Personal one-on-one career advising
When a student has completed the core courses in the curriculum they become eligible for personal one-on-one career advising with the Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking. These appointments occur virtually and include the some of the following topics:
Mapping career goals
Cover letter
Internship search
Job search
Networking
Professional communication
Personal branding
Resume
Professional Development Skill Building
Monthly Zoom sessions on foundational themes such as Internship Search, Job Search, Offer Negotiation, International Job Search, etc.
Live-streamed alumni interviews
Monthly insights and current events from Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking
Job Boards and Online Subscriptions
Handshake - Access to extensive job boards, internship reviews from 700+ member schools, virtual events
CareerShift, Goinglobal, Interview Stream, etc.
To learn more about tips for breaking into the tech industry, watch a webinar with Penn's Associate Director of Professional Development and Networking.
Fall 2024
Fall 2024 applications open January 3
March 1, 2024 - Early admission deadline
May 15, 2024 - Regular admission deadline