Admission

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Demonstrated analytical ability, including successful completion of undergraduate probability or statistics courses *

• Programming experience in data structures and an object-oriented programming language, such as C++ or Java. Proficiency with C/C++ is highly recommended for MSIT-MOB applicants

• GRE General Test no more than five years old (Neither the GMAT nor the GRE Subject Test is accepted)

• TOEFL, no more than two years old, is required with applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English; the IELTS are also accepted

• Two or more years of relevant work experience is 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 (applicants from India should send mark sheets for proper conversion of grades. Attested mark sheets properly sealed by the university registrar are acceptable) 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 (online only)
• A statement of purpose (500-1,000 words) (online only)
• Official GRE General Test scores
• Official TOEFL scores for applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not English

Note: International applicants must include financial support documentation as part of their submission package. Documents can be in the form of bank statements or Affidavits of Support. Please note that you may need to send additional support documents if admitted, for processing of the I-20 or DS-2019 Certificates.

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