Admission
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, information science, information systems, information technology or a related field with a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.0 or equivalent
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Demonstrated analytical ability, including successful completion of undergraduate probability or statistics courses *
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Programming experience in data structures and an object-oriented programming language, such as C++ or Java
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GRE General Test no more than 5 years old (Neither the GMAT nor the Subject Test is accepted.)
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TOEFL, no more than 2 years old, is required with applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English; the IELTS are also accepted
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Work experience preferred
* The second item can be compensated by appropriate professional/industrial experience to be judged by the admissions committee.
Submission Package
The application submission package must include the material listed below. For details regarding this material, go to Application Details.
To be considered for admission, you must submit the following documents:
- A completed Online Application Form
- Official transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate school you have attended whether a degree was received or not. If the transcripts are in any language other than English, an official translation in English is required. A photocopy of a transcript is not considered official.
- Three letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)
- Official GRE General Test scores
- Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English
Questions
If you have any questions or need help:
Information Networking Institute
Phone: (412) 268-7195
Fax: (412) 268-7196
E-mail: ini-admissions@andrew.cmu.edu