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M.S. Computer Science

Admissions Criteria

To be considered for admission, all applicants to the MS Computer & Information Science program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in computer science or information systems. In addition, a background in mathematics including calculus, discrete mathematics and probability is required. Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

A GRE score of at least 1100 over the quantitative and verbal reasoning portions of the exam is required for consideration. International students requiring the TOEFL or IELTS must score at least 680 on the quantitative portion of the GRE.

Applicants not meeting the above criteria will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants without a CS or IS degree may be admitted conditionally but must demonstrate proficiency in discrete mathematics, computer organization, data structures, and object-oriented programming. This can be achieved in one of two ways for each of the four core areas described:

  1. Submit an undergraduate transcript along with the SUNYIT Application for Graduate Admission showing a B grade or higher in each subject area.
  2. Address the deficiency by completing the appropriate designated bridge course (CS 500, 502, 503, 505) with a B grade or higher within the first 16 credit hours of SUNYIT graduate work. Bridge courses are intended to provide students with fundamental knowledge in computer science as appropriate and serve to prepare students for advanced coursework. Bridge courses do not count toward the general elective component of the M.S. degree requirements.

Bridge Courses

    CS 500 Discrete Structures
    CS 502 Machine Structures
    CS 503 Data Structures
    CS 505 Object-oriented Programming

Required Application Materials

  • Application for Graduate Admission
  • $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • Official GRE score report
  • One letter of reference
  • Resume

 

Submit all graduate application materials to: 

SUNYIT Graduate Center
100 Seymour Road
Utica, NY 13502

An online Application for Graduate Admission along with required forms are also available at: www.sunyit.edu/graduate_center/apply_now