Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer a Quantum Computing course in an on-campus format. Your advisor can also help determine the appropriate pre-requisites for the course.

Yes, your dedicated Emerging Technologies academic advisor will be on hand to assist you in deciding which courses are best suited for you, depending on your interest and career goals.

Yes! While 12 credits must be taken in your main concentration area of choice, 12 credits can be satisfied by electives from other concentrations or other courses as approved by your academic advisor.

To complete the Emerging Technologies program, you will need to finish 30 credits (10 courses). If you attend as a full-time student and take 3 courses per semester, you will complete the program within approximately 2 years. If you attend as a part-time student and take 1 or 2 courses per semester, you will complete the program within approximately 2-3 years. You also have the option to take courses in the summer, although course availability is limited. As stipulated in the university catalog, master's students have 5 years to complete their degree requirements. Please visit the Emerging Technologies Bulletin for more details.

To be considered a full-time student, you must take 9 credits (3 courses) or more per semester. Part-time students are permitted to take 3-6 credits (1-2 courses) per semester.

By choosing our Emerging Technologies program, you are able to gain interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. The M.S. in Emerging Technologies emphasizes breadth. It is designed for the today’s fast-evolving tech-driven job market, and encourages students to gain expertise in certain knowledge domains – like AI or cybersecurity, areas with strong career prospects – without being strictly beholden to traditional disciplinary silos that define each field.

Emerging Technologies is a fully-flexible program, meaning students are eligible to enroll in classes both online and on campus. Most degree requirements and electives are available in both modalities. However, you must apply as either an online or on-campus student. You should apply to whichever format you plan to take the majority of your classes in. International students may need to refer to the Office of Global Services for student visa & immigration information if taking on campus classes.

No. Since the MS program is fully online, NYU cannot provide visa support for a student visa. If you require a student visa, please consider applying for one of our on-campus programs. For any questions regarding our on campus programs, you can contact the Graduate Admissions Office at engineering.gradinfo@nyu.edu or 646-997-3182. For any questions regarding student visas, consult with the Office of Global Services for personalized immigration guidance.

To calculate the program cost, use the NYU tuition calculator. Please note that this program is 30 credits and each course is usually 3 credits.

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Industry Partners:
A 20% scholarship is available to our industry partners. Not sure you qualify? You can reach out to tandon.partners@nyu.edu.

Veteran’s Benefits:
For questions on what veteran benefits NYU accepts along with instructions on how to use your VA benefits, you can visit our For Veterans page.

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Please contact our Digital Learning team at Tandon.EmergingTech@nyu.edu, text JOIN 877-642-7883, or call 646-997-4043.