Review Master of Professional Studies in Software Engineering Requirements

Admissions Requirements

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• B.S. degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Introductory programming courses completed in the last 10 years with a grade ‘B’ or above (see note below)
• Official Transcripts
• Goal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program
• Resume or CV
• Recommendation letters (optional)
• GRE scores are not required for admission
• Applicant’s prior coursework should include college-level math, for example, MATH 155 or MATH 151

Note:

• IT industry work experience that demonstrates the applicant’s programming abilities might be considered as a substitute for introductory programming courses.
• Applicants who do not have introductory programming courses or IT experience should take courses equivalent to IS 147 and IS 247 or CMSC 201 and CMSC 202 and earn a ‘B’ or above.

International Student Admissions Requirements

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• B.S. degree with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Introductory programming courses completed in the last 10 years with a grade ‘B’ or above (see note below)
• *Official Transcripts
• Goal statement outlining the student’s goals and expectations in the program
• Resume or CV
• Recommendation letters (optional)
• GRE scores are not required for admission
• English proficiency scores:
  • • Exceptions to English Proficiency Requirement
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores: 90 iBT
    • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores: Minimum sum of section scores: 27.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores: 61
    • Duolingo English test: Minimum score 120
    • Scores must be less than 2 years old.

If you have a three-year degree versus a four-year degree, your transcript will be reviewed to determine whether you have met the necessary prerequisites for the program. Eligibility for admission can only be determined upon receipt of a complete application.

Note:

• IT industry work experience  that demonstrates the applicant’s programming abilities might be considered as a substitute for introductory programming courses.
• Applicants who do not have introductory programming courses or IT experience should take courses equivalent to IS 147 and IS 247 or CMSC 201 and CMSC 202 and earn a ‘B’ or above.