Masters Degree in Technology
Admissions
Applicants may have technical or non-technical backgrounds with a four-year undergraduate degree required from an accredited institution. Candidates are sought with creative abilities, leadership, interpersonal skills, and personal motivation indicating strong potential to advance in a technology related career. For regular admission, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better is required; however, the Graduate Committee evaluates candidates for admission based upon a number of characteristics essential for success in the program including the candidate’s intellectual capacity and individual factors such as motivation, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Special Requirements: Applicants for the Information Technology/Advanced Computer Applications technical specialization should have a minimum of 15-18 undergraduate credits of computing and networking course work or equivalent experience or credentials. Further, students should have a sound understanding of linear algebra and basic probability & statistics to succeed in both tracks of the M.S. in Technology program.
Additional supporting documents required for admission include: letters of recommendation and a personal statement of purpose
Students may be granted conditional admission with additional course or minimum GPA requirements.
International Applicants are accepted in accordance with Purdue University Requirements:
Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average:
3.0 (in a 4-point scale) or equivalent required
TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers:
Minimum Score Required: 550 or equivalent on computer-based test
TWE for Non-Native English Speakers:
Required
Application Deadlines: Applications and all supporting documentation must be received on or before the deadlines listed below:
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
U.S. Citizen |
July 15 |
December 1 |
May 1 |
International |
May 15 |
October 15 |
March 15 |
How to apply:
To apply to the M.S. Tech program please complete the online application at:
http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/
