Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Information Technology

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Professionals who have a strong background in a computing discipline, hold IT certificates and/or have work experience in the field can be admitted directly into the online Master in Information Technology program (the GRE is waived for qualified candidates).

The University’s MSIT program is not just for experienced industry professionals.  Our program is open to people from a variety of backgrounds, though many already have experience in a computing discipline or hold an IT certificate.

If prospective students do not have a IT bachelor’s degree or an IT background, they can still seek admittance by taking 12 credit hours of bridge courses to help them qualify for the program.

Our Admissions Office is happy to work with you to answer any questions you may have and help determine your eligibility.

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Fast Track Admission: automatic admission into the MSIT program for undergraduate students who graduate from UC (beginning Fall 2023)

Any UC Alumni with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and the following backgrounds are eligible for our fast track admission process:

  • UC alumni with undergrad or grad degrees in IT (BSIT and BS Cyber), CS, and IS.
  • UC alumni with a bachelor’s degree that completed a minor in IT or undergrad/grad certificate in IT.
  • UC alumni who have completed a bachelor’s and have an associate degree in IT or associate in computer science.

*UC alumni with a 3.0 GPA in a bachelor’s program that does not have the above academic background can be admitted with the condition that they will need to complete 4 bridge courses. Petition to waive the bridge courses may be considered based on prior experience.

 

Bachelor Degree

A bachelor degree from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency.


GPA Requirement

At least a B average (3.0/4.0 system) in undergraduate course work. If your background is not from IT or if your GPA is below a 3.0, how has your past experience prepared you be successful in an MSIT? For example, what types of courses (university or online), industry experience, certificates have you completed to build skills in this area. Or what is it about your personal disposition or work ethic that would help you be successful in this program?


Official Transcripts

Transcripts of all college or university grades. Note: For the application, you may upload unofficial transcripts. When admitted, you will need to submit your official transcripts.


Resume

Current resume or curriculum vitae.


References

Three letters of reference from individuals who know you professionally or academically. Recommendation letters should be submitted on letterhead with a clear indication of what the relationship is between the recommender and applicant.


Goal Statement

Applicants will need to provide a letter detailing their interest in the program and how it may match future professional goals.


GRE Waiver

GRE is waived for applicants with over a 3.0 GPA


Application Fee

Complete the University of Cincinnati online graduate application; $65 domestic/$70 international application fee.

*Application Fee Currently Waived


International Student Requirements

For International students, an English proficiency test:

  • TOEFL minimum Internet-based 80
    • Paper-based 520
    • Computer-based 190
  • IELTS minimum 6.5

Fast Track Admission (available Fall 23)

Any UC Alumni with a 3.0 undergraduate GPA and the following backgrounds are eligible for our fast track admission process:

  • UC alumni with undergrad or grad degrees in IT (BSIT and BS Cyber), CS, and IS.
  • UC alumni with a bachelor’s degree that completed a minor in IT or undergrad/grad certificate in IT.
  • UC alumni who have completed a bachelor’s and have an associate degree in IT or associate in computer science.

*UC alumni with a 3.0 GPA in a bachelor’s program that does not have the above academic background can be admitted with the condition that they will need to complete 4 bridge courses. Petition to waive the bridge courses may be considered based on prior experience.