Master of Engineering

Reach higher in the computing industry by earning a coursework-only Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in computer science. 

Advantages

• Full time students can complete the degree in as little as three semesters.
  
• No thesis required.
• Part-time option.
• Competitively priced with scholarships available for Virginia residents.
• Offered mainly in the D.C. area.
  
•  Provides training in software development, communications skills, and ethical issues related to computing technology.
  
• Access to a broad range of specialty areas, including software and applications, data analytics, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and security.
• Students at Tech Talent Pipeline partner instutions may qualify for our fast track degree program.

What we offer

Supplying strong technical training, the M.Eng is best suited for students entering the computing profession.

Students may attend on a part-time, full-time, or full-time accelerated basis. Full-time students could reasonably earn M.Eng in computer science and applications degree in about three semesters.

Tracks:

• Software development and applications
• Data analytics and artificial intelligence
• Computer security
• Human-computer interaction (Blacksburg campus only)

Project-based learning track

Students who wish to learn software engineering and design by doing an industry-led, hands-on, multi-semester project can explore the M.Eng project-based learning track.

These students are trained by our world-class faculty, technical subject matter experts, and industry leaders. This track offers students advanced skills and experiences to build their careers.