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The MS/SE Program Admission Requirements
Applicants for the MSSE program should meet the following entrance requirements:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in engineering, mathematics, computer science, physical sciences, economics, or a related field; Completion of courses in calculus (MATH 113, MATH 114, MATH 213), differential equations (MATH 214), matrix algebra (MATH 203), applied probability and statistics (STAT 344), and a scientific programming language (CS112); Evidence of satisfactory prior educational achievement, in at least one of the following forms: an acceptable grade-point average as an undergraduate; a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE); or an acceptable grade-point average in graduate courses; Satisfactory performance on the TOEFL examination for non-native English speakers.
Students who enter the program must have a working background in engineering mathematics and computer systems. A student lacking these foundations may apply for admission to the program, but will be required to take one or more foundation courses. The department offers SYST 500 as an intensive review of undergraduate engineering mathematics, including matrix algebra, transforms, differential equations, probability and statistics. Students who have not completed a basic engineering undergraduate mathematics sequence will be required to complete courses in engineering calculus and matrix algebra prior to taking SYST 500. Upon acceptance, each student will be required to take a foundation qualification test a week or two before the school starts unless waived by the department chair or graduate coordinator. Students who fail the test will be required to take SYST 500 or other foundation courses. A sample waiver test is available online.
The use of analytical modeling software such as spreadsheets or math packages will also be very helpful. Students should acquaint themselves with analytical modeling software packages prior to beginning classes
Non-degree studies
Admission for non-degree graduate study is suitable for those persons who do
not currently wish to pursue a degree, but are interested in taking graduate courses.
Approval for non-degree status does not guarantee admission for a degree
program at a later date. At most 12 credit hours taken in non-degree status may
be transferred to a degree program, subject to the general
rules for transfer of graduate courses. This limit is strictly enforced.
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