Admission Requirements for Master of Computer Science (MCS) Program

Entrance requirements for the master's program are:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college in computer science, or a closely related field that includes knowledge of the computing field stronger than the department's graduate certificate program. Specifically studying the following:
  • Data Structures
  • Networks
  • Computer Organization / Architecture
  • Databases
  • Operating Systems
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
• Successful completion of course work in the following areas:
  • Differential and integral calculus
  • Probability and statistics
  • Discrete mathematics

Prospective students will be ranked and selected for admission into the master's program based on the following criteria:

1. Undergraduate GPA or CSA Certificate program GPA: 3.0+
2. GRE scores (Verbal: 400+, Quantitative: 650+, and Analytical: 4.0+)
   • Must have been taken within the last two years.
   • This must be an official score sheet from the GRE administration.
3. TOEFL: (when required): 250+, paper-based 500+
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Undergraduate curriculum
6. Student's narrative describing the purpose of study

Students will only be admitted in the fall semester.

Application Process

Prospective students must apply for admission into the Master of Computer Science program through the Miami University Graduate School. Detailed application procedures and forms can be found by following the link below.

Applications should contain transcripts and any official examination scores. Recommendation letters and the purpose of study should be sent to the CSA department directly.

Please note the application deadline of February 1.

Miami University Graduate School