Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering
Vision
Our vision is to deliver a high-quality student-centered engineering education that provides distinctive, authentic, and supportive experiences that inspire students to make a positive difference.
Mission
Our mission is to provide engineering students with a holistic education so they are prepared to take on society's challenges and opportunities in socially, ethically, and professionally responsible ways.
Values
Our core values that are critical to the success of our mission and vision are academic excellence, caring, collaboration, curiosity, empathy, innovation, diversity, and global awareness.
Program Descriptions
The Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering offers Master of Science programs in applied data science; applied artificial intelligence; engineering, sustainability and health; engineering management and leadership; and cyber security engineering. All programs are designed to meet the needs of working professionals seeking to gain the skills needed to advance their careers, or transition into new career paths.
Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MS-AAI)
The MS-AAI program is an intensive applied program directed at technical professionals looking to advance their careers in AI or transition into a career in AI. The program prepares candidates for a variety of roles in the industry related to ethical development and deployment of AI-based systems in corporations. It applies to candidates (STEM and non-STEM backgrounds) who plan to work in positions within a business organization that require the application of machine learning and AI-enabled algorithms, systems, and techniques for automated data-driven decision-making. Graduates of the program will be successful in technical positions in a variety of industries spanning diverse sectors such as finance, healthcare, automation, computer science, and engineering. The program is designed to develop both technical and soft skills, so graduates would also be well-positioned for entrepreneurial projects and leadership roles in AI.
Master of Science in Applied Data Science (MS-ADS)
The MS-ADS program is designed to specifically address the cross-functional needs of industries for data scientists who come with a strong foundation of technical knowledge and expertise in algorithms, tools, and techniques for analyzing any type of data and are able to apply such tools to domain-specific problems.
The mission of the program is to offer state-of-the-art, applied, and robust courses that enable students to master the technical skills and soft skills necessary for solving challenging analytics problems seen every day in a wide range of data-rich domains. The project-based curriculum instructs students on technical topics that are seen as critical to equip and prepare graduates from the program to be able to apply powerful analytical tools to work with real-life datasets. This Master’s program is designed based on extensive feedback and recommendations from industry professionals who lead data science groups in global organizations.
Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (MS-CSE)
The MS-CSE program provides knowledge and skill in architecting, developing, and fielding secure network solutions against advanced persistent threats. It explores the role assurance plays in security, particularly in the development and deployment of software products, and how one must account for this in security planning. Students in the MS-CSE program learn the design, evaluation and certification, and accreditation of trusted systems. Students will subsequently understand how to take the design of trusted systems and develop/engineer these into secure systems, with a focus on hands-on experiences in laboratory settings.
The Master of Science in Cyber Security Engineering program is offered in two modalities: online asynchronously or on-campus meetings. Both programs have the same degree requirements but require separate program applications prior to admission. Online students are not permitted to take the on-ground modality courses.
Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership (MS-EML)
The master’s program in Engineering Management and Leadership (MS-EML) program that successfully develops “leaders of tomorrow” will cultivate skill sets that enhance their ability to manage technology teams and projects. It will engage them in a process that explores changes in their mindset necessary for influencing technology organizations. The MS-EML program is an intensive project-based program for technical professionals looking to assume leadership positions in global technology organizations. It is valuable for experienced managers who intend to serve as CEOs, Directors, Vice Presidents, or C-level executives in technology companies.
Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MS-ESH)
The Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health (MS-ESH) is a 30-unit program that provides a graduate learning experience in the intersections of engineering, development, and planetary health. It consists of eight three-unit courses and a six-unit capstone. The first two courses are foundational and intended to develop a student mindset about planetary health. Following this, there are four courses dedicated to the pillars of sustainability and planetary health, namely, energy, water, food, and waste. The fifth and sixth courses provide integrative experiences that investigate cross-cutting issues. While specific projects will be run within each course across the entire program, the six-unit capstone course will be a culminating experience, involving the development and completion of a major project related to the intersection of engineering, sustainability and health. Graduates from the MS-ESH program will be well-equipped to transform their own area of practice and gain the experience and insight needed to explore new transdisciplinary career options.
Center for Cyber Security Engineering and Technology
The University of San Diego’s Center for Cyber Security Engineering and Technology (CCSET) is designed to develop and coordinate opportunities for world-class education, research, and service to address threats to information systems. CCSET assists business, government, law enforcement, and private citizens to better prepare and respond to highly motivated, highly trained adversaries who are responsible for billions in lost revenue each year; catastrophic disruptions in service; terrorism and activism; a dark web of criminal activity; and constant peril to critical infrastructure.
CCSET is committed to mitigating cyber security risks developing and coordinating opportunities for education, research, outreach, and service to secure the future prosperity and freedom of the digital realm. This effort combines the best technology, world-class curriculum and programs, and the mindset to approach the challenge holistically. Stakeholders from engineering, technology, law, policy, business, and major industry sectors will all play a role in improving cyber security. USD is committed to uniting these communities to find real solutions, and changing the mentality in cyber security from reactive to proactive.