Our digital future depends on engineers who can build reliable systems and protect them against evolving threats. If you’re seeking an online cybersecurity master’s degree, the online Master of Science in Engineering in Software Systems and Cybersecurity (MSE-SSC Online degree) from Penn Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania helps you deepen your technical expertise and help secure the technologies that connect our world.
Designed for career changers and cross-disciplinary thinkers with a background in computer science, computer engineering, information science or a related field, this online software systems and cybersecurity program prepares you to:
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Finish your degree in 16 months or three years with part-time study.
Tuition and fees may be adjusted on a yearly basis.
Study part-time or full-time — and switch between them any semester.
You bring the ambition to advance, and we’re here to help you pursue what’s possible. In our 2024 Career Plans Survey, 82.6% of graduates with reported outcomes were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
From critical infrastructure to everyday devices, modern life depends on secure, reliable software. Penn Engineering’s online MSE-SSC degree deepens your understanding of how these systems work, where vulnerabilities emerge and how thoughtful design can strengthen their defenses.
You’ll develop the judgment to weigh technical trade-offs and anticipate the consequences of your choices, preparing you to take on greater responsibility for the technology people rely on every day.
Build technical depth through 10 courses, including Internet and Web Systems, Networked Systems, and Secure Systems Engineering and Management. Electives in areas such as Big Data Analytics, blockchain and cloud technologies let you expand your knowledge around your interests.
Complete your degree fully online through asynchronous coursework with no required live sessions. Finish in as little as 16 months or take one or two courses at a time. With up to five years to complete the program, you can choose a pace that balances your education with work, finances and other commitments.
Learn from Ivy League faculty who bring engineering expertise and a commitment to teaching into every course. Our collaborative community connects across disciplines, giving you opportunities to exchange perspectives and consider new approaches to the challenges shaping your field.
"The MSE-SSC degree prepares you to design, defend, and lead with confidence."
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