Cornell University Located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region
of central New York, Cornell University offers a quality
education in a variety of fields. Students come from around
the world to attend the twelve colleges and divisions located
on the Ithaca campus. The engineering research program is
the largest in the Ivy League. Cornell's Department of Computer Science
is rated as one of the five best in the U.S. Many of its
27 faculty members are leaders in their fields. The Department
benefits from its ties with Cornell's Center for Theory
& Simulation in Science & Engineering, a state-of-the-art
supercomputer facility. The Master of Engineering Program in Computer
Science The M.Eng. program in Computer Science is
a one-year program that is designed to enhance professional
skills in practical computer science. The program is particularly
suited to students seeking advanced credentials for employment
in industry. Typically, an M.Eng. student takes several
advanced courses and completes a faculty-supervised project
in an area such as multimedia, networks, distributed and
parallel computing, databases, scientific computing, software
engineering, or artificial intelligence. Cornell undergraduates may take advantage
of our Early Admission option to the M.Eng. program. This
option allows a student to enroll as an M.Eng. student and
begin working toward an M.Eng. degree before completing
his/her undergraduate degree. Requirements 30 credits of technical courses are required
to complete the M. Eng. degree. Three to six of the thirty credits will be
for a project. The project will be an application of computer
science techniques to practice (for example, software or
hardware design, or solution of an engineering problem).
The project is supervised by faculty or researchers in the
computer science department as well as throughout the Cornell
community. Typical M. Eng. Courses (a sample) CS 501 Software Engineering
CS 502 Computing Methods for Digital Libraries
CS 513 System Security
CS 514 Practical Distributed Systems
CS 519 Computer Networks
CS 522 Software Tools for Computational Science
Additional courses in Electrical and Computing
Engineering, Operations Research, and the Johnson School
of Management are often taken as part of the course requirements.
Most students also take some courses at the 400 level. Program Prerequisites A bachelor's degree in computer science or
in a related technical field (with some computer science
exposure) is required. The program is competitive, and admissions
decisions are based on the undergraduate transcript, GRE
scores, TOEFL scores, and letters of recommendation. Applicants
should have taken courses on programming, discrete structures,
computer architecture and operating systems similar to Cornell
courses CS211, CS280, CS314, and CS414 respectively. Admission Deadlines Fall Term - February 1
Spring Term - October 1
International students are encouraged to apply early Web-based Application - here All supporting application materials it should
be sent to: M.Eng. Program
Computer Science
324 Upson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853 Two letters of recommendation-should be sent electronically (One
letter is required of ALL Cornell undergraduates.)
Official transcripts of all college level work (CU
undergrads should provide unofficial transcripts if possible) Have sent directly to address above.
A statement of purpose- submitted electronically
GRE test results for the general test The subject
test in Computer Science is highly optional--recommended
for applicants who did not major in CS (Cornell undergraduates
are not required to take GRE's). Institution Code: 2098
TOEFL official test results - for all International
applicants unless they have studied for two or more years
in, or received a degree froma college or university in
a country where English is the language of instruction and
English is the native language. Institution code: 2098
Application fee - $70 Web-based (encouraged); $80 paper
*International applicants, please see additional application
requirements on the Graduate School WebPage Financial Aid Most M.Eng. students are self-funded or have
obtained their own corporate support. Cornell does not offer
any tuition waivers. Applicants who submit a complete application
by the above deadlines will be considered for fellowships.
Applicants should consider submitting extra letters of recommendation
to improve fellowship chances. The Department also awards a few part time
(paid) teaching assistantships (GTRS) in which students perform
various duties that aid faculty in the teaching of Cornell
CS courses. Students are not guaranteed TA (GTRS) positions, nor
are they required to work as a TA. If you wish to be considered
for a TA position, please indicate so in your application,
as well as any pertinent experience you have. Students do not need to contact our office regarding appointments as TA's if you are chosen as a half time TA you will be notified by our office shortly before the start of each semester. M.Eng. in Computer Science Frequently Asked
Questions Is there a salary difference for the
M. Eng. degree as compared to the Bachelor's degree? Yes! According to our 1998 exit surveys,
the average starting salary for Cornell graduates with a
bachelor's degree in Computer Science was $51,685. The average
starting salary for a graduate of the Master of Engineering
Program in Computer Science was $61,773. Is the M. Eng. Program for You? Here are some comments of recent graduates
of the Cornell M.Eng. program in Computer Science: I very strongly recommend the M.Eng.
Program for three reasons: First, it is a very challenging
practical program where you learn all the good stuff you
missed as an undergrad. Second, it is extremely rewarding
because you get to choose exactly what you want to work
on and make all those dream projects come true! Finally,
coming out of the M.Eng. program I was showered with job
offers from the top of the industry: I got six new offers
that I did not get as an undergrad. The M.Eng. program gives
you an invaluable edge over regular undergraduate degrees.
Julian Pelenur (Class of '95) Cornell's Master of Engineering Program
was a perfect fit for me. I knew that I wanted to augment
my education, but didn't want to spend the next five years
of my life doing it. The courses I took challenged me to
learn on my own, and taught me how to be a more effective
member of a team through group projects. I was able to round
out my education by exploring disciplines that my undergraduate
institution did not have the resources to offer. I also
made some terrific friends whom I will definitely never
forget! If you're looking for a beneficial addition to your
current degree, as well as an great community to pursue
it in, Cornell definitely has what you're looking for!
Scott Dawson (Class of '96) Some of the best engineers I have worked
with have a degree from Cornell. They are focused problem
solvers with a drive for excellence. They have strong theoretical
backgrounds that help them stay ahead of the game in this
ever changing technology revolution. They also demand challenging
projects. This just what you get with a Cornell Bachelor's
degree.
Now, add all of these qualities to a strong technical foundation
with significant depth and breadth. An individual with a
strong undergraduate degree and a diverse portfolio of concentrated
research and development is an outstanding individual. This
is what you get from a Cornell M.Eng.: a super individual
ready to make significant contributions to the worlds best
Software Development Teams. My Cornell M.Eng. degree has
given me this profile and has helped me to pretty much pick
my place in industry.
John Belizaire, Intel Internet Services Architect (Class
of '95)
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