The M.Eng. program requires that applicants have a background in computer science. Financial aid for the M.Eng. Most students in the program are either self-funded or have obtained support from corporations by which they are employed. The M.Eng. degree is nine-month program allowing students to increase their technical expertise in system design and implementation, and to acquire interdisciplinary experience. The program requires 30 course credits over two semesters, including a faculty-supervised project.
Students have great flexibility in the selection of courses and projects.
Depending on the courses chosen, a student can focus on a variety of topics within Computer Science. A student may also take courses in related fields, such as Electrical Engineering, or Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. The faculty-supervised project is usually associated with ongoing research in the department.