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ADMISSION

Students should have a superior undergraduate record from an accredited institution. Preferably, students should have an undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, science or engineering. However, applicants having degrees in other fields will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Additionally, students are required to satisfy the following:

1. Knowledge of mathematics through calculus
2. At least one year of university level science
3. A working knowledge of a high level, general-purpose programming language (preferably C++) and of data structures

If a student does not satisfy requirement c), the student can satisfy the requirements by taking one or two non-credit preparatory bridge courses.

Students having superior academic credentials but lacking sufficient background are admitted with conditional status pending satisfactory completion of the preparatory bridge courses. In some cases, such students will be invited to an interview to determine the necessary preparatory courses they need to complete. Successful completion of the preparatory courses with a B or better average grade is a necessary condition for transfer to regular status.

The demonstrated ability to communicate in written and spoken English is an essential ingredient for success in pursuing graduate studies in computer science and information systems engineering and is required for regular status. Foreign students and others for whom English is a second language may be required to undertake preparatory work to improve their language skills before admission into the graduate program.

Admission with advanced standing is accepted in accordance with Polytechnic regulations published in the catalog. A maximum of 9 units may be applied to the MS degree from previous graduate work at an acceptable institution.

Application forms and procedures for admission can be obtained from the Graduate Admissions website.