Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Learning
In August 2024, the 51官网 Tech Innovation Campus welcomed our first cohort of students into a project-based track for the Master of Engineering (MENG) degree program. After an engaging first year, we will welcome our second cohort of students in August of 2025. While students entering the MENG program can still follow the standard coursework track described in the CSA or CPE program, once again a select group of students will qualify to be part of the project-based track cohort.
We are looking for students that find excitement in the prospect of learning software engineering and quality software design in the context of a multi-semester project where the ethical implications of design and professionalism skills are interwoven in the pedagogy throughout the experience. Students will be trained by our world-class faculty, technical subject matter experts and leaders from our industry partners. MENG graduates completing these in-depth, industry-led projects will bring advanced skills and experiences into the next phase of their careers.
Curriculum
The project-based track of the MENG degree is designed as a 2-course sequence of 6 credits + 6 credits (equaling 12 course credits completed over 2 semesters). At the center of each course is a team project where individuals apply modern software design and team management fundamentals in a collaborative environment. Each team of MEng students is led by our faculty and mentored by subject matter experts as they tackle challenges sourced from industry, government agencies, non-profits, or approved student-proposed ideas.
What are the prerequisites/corequisites?
CS 5040 or equivalent prior to or concurrently with CS5925.
What if I already took CS 5024 or CS 5704?听
You can still take this series but since you cannot count both CS 5925 and CS 5024 or CS 5704 you will end up needing 3 (or 6 if you have taken both) credits more than listed for your degree.
What if I decide to stop after the first semester?听
You will receive the 6 credits for CS5925, which are equivalent to CS 5024 and CS 5704.
Team Projects are hard to manage in a way that ensures everyone works the same and gets along. How will this be different?
As part of the curriculum, we will teach you how to do this in the first semester听and supervise your team in the second semester with weekly group meetings.
What kind of companies do you work with?
Some companies we have worked with in the past are Costar, Bloomberg Government, Boeing, US Marines, Torq Robotics, and Northrop Grumman.
What kind of project can we work on?
AI/ML, Data Analysis, Web applications, Quantum, HCI鈥︹�retty much anything you can think of!
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These are examples from 1 semester projects. A 2 semester project would be more involved.
Want to learn more about Project-Based Learning?
We'd love to hear from you! Contact our Admissions team at听techtalent@vt.edu听or visit our Contact Us page.
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