Penn Engineering Online

Many antibiotics have historically been discovered through years of trial and error.

Penn researchers developed ApexGO, a new AI-powered system that improves promising antibiotic candidates step by step.

In laboratory testing, 85% of the AI-generated molecules stopped bacterial growth, and 72% outperformed the original peptides they were designed from.

Join Penn Engineering at the forefront of interdisciplinary AI research and applications — explore our Master of Science in Engineering in AI Online degree program via the link below.

All applications for Fall 2026 admission to our online master's degree programs are due TODAY Monday, May 18th by 11:59pm EST.

Every application component must be fully complete and submitted through the portal — double check your application status to make sure you are not missing anything: https://bit.ly/4ftywjF

True or false?

Q: A degree in computer science prepares you only for a technical career.

A: False! Graduates of our Master of Computer and Information Technology program, which has transformed into the Master of Applied Science in Computer Science program, have taken on a variety of roles across over 23 industries.

Their roles range from Decoration Engineer at LEGO to Software Engineer/Game Developer at BIG Games to Technology Analyst at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

Our application for Fall 2026 admission to the online Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS) degree closes on May 18, 2026.

Come work with Penn Engineering's Office of Academic Innovation! The Learning Design and Technology team is hiring a temporary Instructional Designer. This team member will work with Penn's accomplished faculty to plan and create highly engaging, scalable online courses that leverage the latest in learning science and technology. The Instructional Designer will assist with various types of content development, provide project management and collaboratively build courses.

View the full job description to learn more about the role and responsibilities and find out how to apply: https://bit.ly/4cZ7O0P

7 days to go! Our application deadline is quickly approaching.

If you still need to submit your application or any missing materials — you must do so by 11:59pm EST on Monday, May 18th.

This is the FINAL CALL for Fall 2026 admission to our online master's degree programs. Visit the application portal https://bit.ly/4okVtHE and take the next step. Get ready to engineer your future with an Ivy League degree in an in-demand field:

✔️ Computer Science
✔️ Data Science
✔️ Artificial Intelligence
✔️ Software Systems & Cybersecurity

Engineers must be trained to stop, think, and recognize that every design decision has human consequences.

Professor Gus Hurwitz's course focuses on the accountability of making technical decisions within the greater context of societal impact.

The “Technology, Ethics, & the Legal Landscape” course is available to students in all of our online master's degree programs.

Apply by May 18 to start classes in Fall 2026.

Where does a master’s in computer science fit into the current labor market?

The World Economic Forum has periodically surveyed over 1,000 executives globally across industries to identify major shifts in global labor markets. More than 70% of respondents believe that AI and big data, networks and cybersecurity, and technological literacy are the top three skills on the rise between now and 2030, with predicted increased importance for each of these sets of skills.

As AI ignites role changes and reskilling, employees must stay ahead of the curve and invest in learning and development to maintain marketability.

The online Master of Applied Science in Computer Science (MAS-CS) at Penn Engineering allows professionals without a computer science background to build technical foundations and supplement their core classes with concentrations in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering Entrepreneurship, and Software Systems.

As AI increases the need for subjective decision-making and judgment skills, the MAS-CS Online prepares our students/graduates to work collaboratively, assess efficiency, and own innovative creations.

Our fall 2026 deadline is coming up in less than two weeks on May 18th. Apply today!