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Career development support for UC Irvine’s ICS Professional Master’s community

UC Irvine’s ICS Professional Master’s programs — Master of Computer Science (MCS), Master of Software Engineering (MSWE), Master of Data Science (MDS), and Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design (MHCID) — are built around industry readiness. Through project-focused coursework, these programs develop the technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and communication skills that prepare graduates for careers across a wide range of industries.

The ICS Career Development Team is the dedicated career partner for this community. We support students, alumni, and employers at every stage, from personalized career coaching and job search preparation to recruiting partnerships and alumni engagement.

Our Community

Where talent, opportunity, and partnership come together

For Students

Whether you are launching your career, navigating a job search, or looking to advance into your next role, you will have exclusive access to individual and group career coaching, workshops, employer panels, alumni mock interviews, and the CODE job search platform.

For Alumni

Stay connected and pay it forward. Whether you want to share your career milestones, volunteer as a mock interviewer, or lend your voice to support the next generation of ICS professionals, there is a place for you here.

For Employers

Discover the talent coming out of UC Irvine's ICS Professional Master's programs. We partner with employers to post jobs, host events, and build a meaningful recruiting presence. Not actively hiring? Join us as a speaker, panelist, or mock interviewer.

Our Students

Hear from students in our MCS, MDS, MHCID, and MSWE programs

MHCID, Class of 2025 | UX Designer · St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

"The highlight of working with the Career Development Team was a meeting [that] really helped me to look at the job search from the eyes of a recruiter and rethink my resume in the same way I would approach any problem as a UX designer with the recruiter as my user… The team went above and beyond to provide us with the skills and resources to succeed."

MDS, Class of 2026 | Operations Research and Development Intern · American Airlines

"The Career Development Team provided helpful guidance and resources that improved my readiness for the internship. Their support in resume building and interview preparation was especially valuable."

MCS, Class of 2025 | Software Developer Engineer · Yahoo

"The Career Development Team provided strong support through resume reviews, interview preparation resources, and networking opportunities. Their guidance helped me better understand the recruiting process and prepare effectively for internship and job applications."

MSWE, Class of 2026 | Intern, Software Products Division · Esri

"The Career Development Team played a significant role in preparing me for my internship by providing structured guidance and practical resources. Overall, their support made me feel more prepared, confident, and aligned with industry expectations going into my internship."

Our Alumni

These are just some of the organizations where our alumni can be found.

Grow Your Career. Strengthen Your Community.