Program Overview

Master of Engineering in the Field of Cloud Computing Management (STEM, Online)

Overview

The master of engineering (MEng) in the field of cloud computing management is an interdisciplinary program that draws courses from three departments across SEAS: computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and engineering management and systems engineering. The purpose of the program is to address the broad scope of business and technical issues associated with managing an IT infrastructure in a cloud-based environment. Students study issues related to strategy, security, data analytics, and delivery of microservices across multiple cloud computing models. The program is designed for students with technical degrees or nontechnical degrees who wish to study the evolving issues of transforming critical business operations to thrive in the dynamic cloud computing environment.

This is a STEM designated program.

Admissions

• Admission deadline: Admission offered on a rolling basis for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
• Prior academic records: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Students with degrees from non-US universities should submit certified course-by-course and degree evaluations of their transcripts.
• Statement of purpose: In no more than 250 words, describe how the Cloud Computing Management program fits into your professional life and career objectives.
• International applicants only: Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements.

Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits in required courses.

• Required courses:
  • CSCI 6012: Cybersecurity and Privacy
  • CSCI 6018: Cloud Application Architecture
  • ECE 6132: Secure Cloud Computing
  • EMSE 6540: Management of Information and Systems Security
  • EMSE 6543: Managing the Protection of Information Assets and Systems
  • EMSE 6544: Auditing, Monitoring, and Intrusion Detection for Information Security Managers
  • EMSE 6820: Program and Project Management
  • SEAS 6411: Management and Compliance in Cloud Computing (Prerequisite: ECE 6132)
  • SEAS 6412: Cloud Migration Strategy (Prerequisite: ECE 6132)
  • SEAS 6800: Special Topics