MSE in Informatica (Part-time)

Learn from computer science industry leaders who develop the technologies and structures that power our technologically driven world. With the Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Master’s in Computer Science, you will take the next step in your career by taking full advantage of practical and research-based knowledge in bioinformatics, software engineering, cybersecurity, and more.

About the Program

Structured and rigorous courses help you master the skills you need to truly make an impact in your field and advance your career. To guide your learning experience, you will have access to a team of top-level scientists, researchers, and engineers who actively practice what they teach, including experts from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. You can also opt to engage in meaningful research through our uniquely designed Capstone course.

Program Highlights

Students must specialize in one of the following focus areas:

• Bioinformatics: Study the inner workings of biology through computer engineering. Explore topics like systems biology, computational genomics, and more.
• Cyber Operations : The study of the employment of cyber capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace. Such operations include computer network operations and activities to operate and defend cyber systems.
• Cybersecurity: Study the tools, systems, and techniques needed to protect the digital age. Explore topics like security engineering, cryptology, and more.
• Data Communications and Networking : Study the engineering and theory behind today’s communications networks. Explore topics like network programming, network security management, and more.
• Data Science and Cloud Computing : Study the systems and processes that construct and secure a cloud environment. Explore topics like data visualization, cloud computing, and more.
• Database Systems and Knowledge Managemen t: Study how information is stored, processed, and retrieved. Explore topics like Neural Networks, Linked Data and the Semantic Web, and more.
• Enterprise and Web Computing : Study computing on an enterprise level. Explore topics like web application development with java, enterprise system design and implementation, and more
• Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization : Study the connection between humans and computers. Explore topics like Computer Graphics, Crowdsourcing Human Computation, and more.
• Research: Guided by advisors, choose to conduct meaningful research through our uniquely designed Capstone course.
• Software Engineering : Study advanced theory, practice, and application of software engineering. Explore topics like Agile Software Development Methods, Software Analysis and Design, and more.
• Systems: Study the application of systems in computer engineering. Explore topics like operating systems, compiler design with LLVM, and more.
• Theory: Study the variety of theories that drive computer science engineering. Explore topics like Programming Languages, game theory, and more.

From 21st-century prosthetic limbs to speech recognition software to the widely used COVID-19 tracking map, Johns Hopkins Engineering innovations contribute to the common good. These innovations exemplify the creativity and knowledge that result from faculty and student collaboration.

At Johns Hopkins Engineering, you will be immersed in studies that foster the intellectual, professional, and research skills you need for success. This starts with small class sizes and continues with unrivaled research facilities and expert mentorship that will empower you to achieve—and even exceed—your goals.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a master’s degree on campus in the United States in Baltimore, Maryland or choose to study with us online from your home country, you’ll find your experience packed with knowledge you can use today and in the future.

Academics

Where others see obstacles, you see opportunities. When others settle, you still have questions. It’s that same spirit of curiosity and passion for problem-solving that fuels innovation and discovery—and is what drives all of us at Hopkins Engineering. At Hopkins Engineering, you’ll be part of a small community of innovators on campus with big-city access — and a global network. You’ll get to know your classmates, professors, and instructors.

Along the way, you'll meet and learn from scientists, doctors, entrepreneurs, inventors, and other experts — including many former Blue Jays. Advance your career, expand your opportunities, or deepen your expertise with a master’s degree in a high-demand field.