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Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Engineering
  1. A bachelor of science degree in engineering, engineering technology or a closely related area.
  2. Specific course requirements include one course in computer programming (e.g., Fortran or C programming), one year of calculus, one course in differential equations, two courses in physics and one course in chemistry. Additionally, the following courses are required: one course in statics, one course in dynamics, one course in thermodynamics, one course in circuit analysis, one course in electronics and one or more courses in digital logic and microprocessors. It is expected that the applicant has earned a letter grade of "C" or better in each of these required undergraduate courses.
  3. Test scores from the GRE general test if an applicant's undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Test scores must be submitted prior to regular acceptance into the MSE program. Applicants are expected to submit scores that indicate potential for success in the MSE program, including scores from the "Quantitative" and "Analytical" test sections that are each in the upper 50 percentile of those tested.
  4. Completion of an advisory briefing within the first year of enrollment is highly recommended. The briefing may be completed in either a group session or individual conference, either by phone or in person, with the MSE program director.
  5. Two letters of recommendation . If employed, at least one of the letters should be from the applicant's employer or manager.
  6. A personal essay stating why applicant wishes to pursue this degree.