Berkeley M.Eng

[thegurubase]

Hi,

I had applied to the masters program in Computer Science at Berkeley and I recvd. this e-mail from them yesterday asking me if I would be interested in switching to their M.Eng program, which happens to be a program that caters to the needs of candidates who wanna go into the industry after graduation and not for a PhD. They have given me the option of making the switch and deadline for accepting/rejecting this offer is tomorrow. Does anyone know anything about this program? I think this is the first year that they're introducing this course. What would you guys suggest? I am planning to go into the industry after my masters rather than going on for a PhD.

This is the link they gave me:

http://funginstitute.berkeley.edu/masters

Any idea as to how valuable the degree would be? And it happens to be a one year course. I was worried about the possible job ops after graduation. Berkeley is freaking expensive and my main aim would be to first pay back all my student loans.. So, job ops are a very important aspect that I'm looking at. What do you guys think? If any of you could throw some light on this, that would be awesome!

Cheers

[stu_eng]

Hi ,

Same here, what are your plans, the deadlines seems to have shifted till 8th feb. Do let me know know if you find out any additional info about it.

No qualms about the program or its benefits( that is if one get selected ) but,the really dilemma for me are the funding opportunities in the course. As against the masters/phd program where you can expect to get an RA/TA, i suspect that this being somewhat management intensive, may not have those options. Any body has a different take on this?

Hi,

I had applied to the masters program in Computer Science at Berkeley and I recvd. this e-mail from them yesterday asking me if I would be interested in switching to their M.Eng program, which happens to be a program that caters to the needs of candidates who wanna go into the industry after graduation and not for a PhD. They have given me the option of making the switch and deadline for accepting/rejecting this offer is tomorrow. Does anyone know anything about this program? I think this is the first year that they're introducing this course. What would you guys suggest? I am planning to go into the industry after my masters rather than going on for a PhD.

This is the link they gave me:

http://funginstitute...ley.edu/masters

Any idea as to how valuable the degree would be? And it happens to be a one year course. I was worried about the possible job ops after graduation. Berkeley is freaking expensive and my main aim would be to first pay back all my student loans.. So, job ops are a very important aspect that I'm looking at. What do you guys think? If any of you could throw some light on this, that would be awesome!

Cheers

[thegurubase]

I took the switch. The MS CS program is too selective. With my profile, I dont think I'll make the cut. I thought I'd atleast try my luck at the M.Eng course. I heard that not all MS applicants have recd. this e-mail. Is this because this e-mail has been sent only to those who mentioned Graphics/Visualization ( only those areas are available for CS students in the M.Eng program according to their webpage) as their areas of interest, or are we on some kind of shortlist ? If you have any info about this, please do post it here.

and what about you? did you shift to the M.Eng program?

Cheers

[stu_eng]

Hi,

selectivity is a defining characteristics for cs and ece at Berkeley, no doubts. I am still thinking though as the deadline is till 8th feb. I had applied at control instru and robotics. so, it may not be limited only to cs. Since you mention , that not all have received this email(BTW how many people that you know have applied at Berkeley? and have not received this email, what courses did they select? ), .............. I really have no clue.

[thegurubase]

I checked the EECS page regarding the M.Eng program.

Research Areas Available: For Fall 2011 only Physical Electronics, Robotics, and Embedded Software are offered in Electrical Engineering. Applicants who want to study Robotics or Embedded Systems should choose Control, Intelligent Systems, and Robotics (CIR) as their research area. In Computer Science only Visual Computing & Computer Graphics is offered. Applicants to this area should choose the Graphics (GR) research area.

That's what it says. So I guess they might have given out the offers to switch based on area of interest. I e-mailed a CS grad office rep at Berkeley asking him on what basis we have been e-mailed. He said such information could not be disclosed to candidates. I am guessing it s only on basis of area of interest. There's no way I could be on a shortlist..

I personally dont know anyone who has applied to the masters program there, but from what I've read at forums, not all have recd. this email. Earlier today, I sent the email officially stating that I wanna take the switch to M.Eng. I don't stand a chance for the MS CS program anyways. I'd atleast like to be considered for the M.Eng program so that the 100+USD that I spent doesn't totally go down the drain..

[uc.berkeley]

Did everyone who were accepted to M.Eng in EECS at Berkeley had an interview with them before the offer? Those who applied to M.Eng directly?

[ssk2]

I applied to the MEng program directly and haven't heard anything back yet. 

 

Their website mentions that interviews will be in February and March - which is interesting. There are no interviews on the results tracker from last year - but there are several acceptances for that program. We should hear back within a couple of weeks if it follows the same schedule, or by early April if it follows the schedule listed on the website.

 

(BTW, in reply to the earlier poster - we are applying for the second year that the program has been running. The current class are the first batch.)

Edited March 1, 2013 by ssk2

[uc.berkeley]

Anybody know how selective/competitive the EECS M.Eng program is?

[uc.berkeley]

To clarify, this will be the 3rd year that this program will be offered, not 2.

[ssk2]

I just received an offer - there was no interview. It says full details will be coming in an admissions packet, which I have yet to receive.

[Burhan]

Guys I also recieved an email from Boston university admitting me for the M.Eng program instead of the MS. I have the same dilemmas as was stated by the creator of this thread: whether I will get a job after completing my M.Eng at Boston. Can u guys please pacify me by giving some information about the prospects of such a degree

[ssk2]

I've heard that employers treat both the same. Obviously MS degrees are longer so there's more chance you'll cover more relevant coursework during your degree (or specialise in something useful for your employer). 

[francisca]

Hello,

 

Did Anybody apply to the UC Berkeley M.Eng this year? I had a Skype interview a few weeks ago but haven't heard from them since. 

Please let me know!

Thanks

[skyhawk]

I hav started a new thread for M Eng F'14... You may like to share your experience there...