知乎上有一个浏览量超过100万的提问，如果让你重新选择一次大学专业，你会选择什么？有一个高赞回答：这题我会，勇敢转CS，雄关漫道真如铁，而今迈步从头越！
兴趣也好，向钱看也罢，无论是谁叫醒了你，动了这份转码的心思，咱们不得不面对的就是怎么转？思来想去性价比最高的就是读个研，面对国内每年三四百万的考研大军，确实需要三思；再想想，曲线救国：海外CS硕士。
咱们先来看看美国高校CS专业对学位背景的要求：
卡耐基梅隆大学：Master of Science in Computer Science计算机科学硕士
https://www.csd.cs.cmu.edu/academics/masters/overview
We cater to students with basic analytic skills and a strong aptitude for mathematics, programming, and logical reasoning. You don’t need a bachelor’s degree in computer science specifically for the program, but a technical undergraduate background will set you up for success.
加州大学伯克利分校：CS相关硕士学位
https://eecs.berkeley.edu/academics/graduate/recommended-coursework
Suggestions for People Without a Technical Background Who Wish to Apply to Our Computer Science Program.
We do not require applicants to have a technical background. However, a certain foundation may be needed for a successful applicant. Though there are no set class requirements, these are the courses that we SUGGEST you consider. ·
• Math 1A and 1B = college level calculus ·
• Math 54 = linear algebra and differential equations ·
• CS61A = computer programming ·
• CS61B = data structures ·
• CS61C = machine structures ·
• CS70 = discrete mathematics and probability theory
The junior/senior level or specialized courses in computer science that you take depend on what field of CS you want to study in grad school. Traditionally, the best approach is to obtain a broad education in CS. Berkeley courses that could satisfy this include: ·
• CS150 = Components and Design Techniques for Digital Systems
• CS162 = Operating Systems and System Programming
• CS164 = Programming Languages and Compiler Design ·
• CS170 = Efficient Algorithms and Intractable Problems
虽然说美国高校计算机硕士申请时对本科学历要求一栏中，很少会强调必须拥有计算机学士学位，一般只要求拥有工程、科学专业相关学位，具备编程、数学等相关技能基础，并满足先修课程需求就欢迎大家申请。但是，你不会这么天真地就拿着你的化学、法学学位去申了吧，分分钟淹没在正牌军中，乖乖给学校贡献一个申请费。
那对于我们非相关专业，非相关到连先修课程通过本校根本无法满足，课程设置就落后别人一大截，又一门心思要转CS的同学来说，是不是就空有一腔热情，机会寥寥了呢？有没有那种专门为我们开设的项目呢？
还真有，比方说——宾大。宾夕法尼亚大学，常春藤联盟成员，美国第四古老的高等教育机构，1765年成立全美第一所医学院，1881年成立全美第一所商学院，1896成立全美第一个学生会组织。在至今数百年的学校历史中，宾大一次又一次在教育以及科学技术上推动了人类文明的发展，诞生了人类历史上第一台通用电子计算机ENIAC，被誉为现代计算机科学文明的发源地，以及风疹疫苗、乙肝疫苗、认知心理疗法等的发明挽救了无数生命。是的，没错，宾大向非计算机专业，且专业基础薄弱，想要进军CS的其他专业的我们，伸出了橄榄枝。
开设学位：Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT)
开设学院：Department of Computer and Information Science
https://www.cis.upenn.edu/graduate/program-offerings/master-of-computer-and-information-technology/
The Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) program is a rigorous graduate-level program that gives talented studentswho have no prior experience in Computer Sciencean opportunity to embark on a highly successful career in computing and technology, often in coveted interdisciplinary roles or even in purely technical software development positions. The MCIT program stems from a belief that advanced computer science coursework for people with undergraduate degrees in other diverse fields leads to highly successful career paths. Our graduates and their careers today stand as strong proof to this philosophy. Within the realm of academia, pursuing further advanced study in computer science is also an option open to MCIT graduates.
Due to the goals and nature of the MCIT program, it is strictly for applicants with limited or no past experience in computer science.
01项目介绍：
MCIT开设在计算机和信息科学系，同系还开设有CIS，CGGT，EMBS，Robotics等硕士项目。MCIT专门为没有计算机背景的申请者而设，一共10门课程，一般三到四个学期完成，前两个学期6门必修课程，专门为MCIT学生开放，打好基础；第2年4门选修，可以在CS不同分支选择进阶课程；绩点保持在2.7即可拿到学位。若学有余力额外多修6门课程，则可以再拿到Master of Science in Engineering in Computer and Information (CIS/MSE) 学位。以下为课程列表：
1. 6 Required Courses
CIT 591 Introduction to Software Development
CIT 592 Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
CIT 593 Introduction to Computer Systems
CIT 594 Data Structures & Software Design
CIT 595 Computer Systems Programming
CIT 596 Algorithms & Computation
2. 4 Elective Courses
MCIT students must also complete four graduate-level (500 or higher) electives. At least three must be a CIS course; one may be an approved non-CIS course
n CIS 502 Analysis of Algorithms
n CIS 505 Software Systems
n CIS 519 Introduction to Machine Learning
n CIS 551 Computer and Network Security
n CIS 552 Advanced Programming
n CIS 553 Networked Systems
n CIS 554 Programming Paradigms
n CIS 559 Programming and Problem Solving
02学生背景和就业去向：
MCIT项目现有学生背景非常多元化，有来自化学、历史、医学、法学、数学、文学和美术等不同专业的学生。他们都有着强烈的动机想要在计算机领域取得成功，并努力将计算机和自己之前所在的领域结合起来，利用计算机技术去解决不同交叉领域的问题。
往届毕业生，有的去到全球科技公司，如谷歌，微软，脸书等，也有学生去到小型的创业公司或者直接选择创业。而且，得益于他们的跨学科背景，很多学生在毕业后能够在生物信息、医学、金融、通信、传媒和许多其他领域找到非常独特的技术性职位。大部分学生在第一年和第二年的暑假会找到实习，而这些实习通常会带来全职工作机会。紧密的校友网络，宾大一流的就业中心以及强有力的教授队伍支持，确保MCIT毕业生光明的就业前景。
03申请准备：
1、往年申请数据：
每年招生50人左右，申请人数500~800，平均GRE327，写作4.
Fall 2020 MCIT admission statistics
674 applicants to the MCIT program
97 candidates admitted
48 students matriculated
Average GRE: V 160/Q 166/AW 4.2
Fall 2019 MCIT admission statistics
552 applicants to the MCIT program
78 candidates admitted
49 students matriculated
Average GRE: V 161/Q 166/AW 4
Fall 2018 MCIT admission statistics
714 applicants to the MCIT program
73 candidates admitted
48 students matriculated
Average GRE: V 161/Q 167/AW 4
2、申请材料：
1) Resume
2) Personal Statement – we recommend the following guidelines for the personal statement: Use answers to the following questions to guide your writing; please provide detailed and specific examples from academia, industry or research when possible:
• Why are you interested in this program?
• What have you done that makes you a great candidate?
• How will you benefit from the program?
• How do you plan to contribute to the student community in SEAS while you’re here?
• Why will you succeed in the program?
• What will you do/accomplish once you have completed the program?
3) Two official Letters of Recommendation – one must be from a faculty member who is familiar with the candidate’s scholarly abilities:
4) Unofficial Transcript – submitted with application:
5) GRE
6) TOEFL Score Recommendations – a minimum of 100 is recommended for all programs. There is not a required score. IELTS Score Recommendations – a minimum of 7.5 is recommended for all programs. There is not a required score.
7) Official Transcripts
3、2021年申请截止时间：共两轮
1) Early – November 15, 2020
Decisions released: January 15, 2021
2) Regular – March 15, 2021
Decisions released on or before May 7, 2021
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