Admission Guidelines & Application Materials by Program

Accounting (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Accounting program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college. Applicants without a baccalaureate degree in accounting will be required to complete prerequisite undergraduate coursework in accounting, business law, statistics, economics, general business and computer science to prepare for the graduate level courses and fulfill the requirements of the master’s degree.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • Official GMAT score report * or approved GMAT waiver
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

*All applications are reviewed automatically for a GMAT waiver

Advanced Technology (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, all applicants to the MS Advanced Technology program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college. Applicants must generally have an undergraduate average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Computational Mathematical Modeling (CAS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the CAS Computational Mathematical Modeling program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).  In addition, a background in mathematics including linear algebra, differential equations and multivariate calculus (calculus III) is required.

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Application Materials Checklist

Civil Engineering (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Civil Engineering program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in civil engineering from an accredited university or college. In Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale).

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants with deficiencies may be required to take appropriate prerequisite coursework beyond the 30 graduate credit hours required for the MS program. Required prerequisite coursework will be identified at the time of admission and must be completed before starting the graduate program.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Computer Science (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Computer Science program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in computer science or information systems from an accredited university or college. In addition, a background in mathematics including calculus, and statistics/probability is required. Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale).

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants without a CS or IS degree may be admitted upon completion of identified prerequisite courses in the following subject areas: computer organization (machine structures), data structures, object-oriented programming, discrete math/structures, calculus, and statistics/probability.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Cybersecurity (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Cybersecurity program must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in cybersecurity, computer science, computer information systems, electrical engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college. In addition, coursework or a demonstrated proficiency in each of the following areas is required: computing fundamentals, unix/linux programming, computer organization, networking of information systems, discrete math, calculus, and statistics. Applicants must generally have an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale).

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants with deficiencies in any area may be required to take appropriate prerequisite coursework beyond the 33 graduate credit hours required for the MS program. Required prerequisite coursework will be identified at the time of admission and must be completed before starting the graduate program.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Data Analysis (CAS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the CAS Data Analysis program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). In addition, a background in mathematics including calculus I and II, and a familiarity with matrix methods is required.

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Application Materials Checklist

Data Science & Analytics (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Data Science & Analytics program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). In addition, a background in mathematics including basic calculus, statistics, introductory computer programming, and a familiarity with matrix methods is required.

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants with deficiencies may be required to take appropriate prerequisite coursework beyond the 33 graduate credit hours required for the MS program. Required prerequisite coursework will be identified at the time of admission and may be taken within the first semester of the start of the graduate program.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Forensic Accounting & Valuation (CAS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, all applicants to the CAS Forensic Accounting & Valuation program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college. Applicants without a baccalaureate degree in accounting will be required to complete prerequisite undergraduate coursework in accounting, business law, statistics, economics, general business and computer science to prepare for the graduate level courses.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • Official GMAT score report * or approved GMAT waiver
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

*All applications are reviewed automatically for a GMAT waiver

Health Informatics (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Health Informatics program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale). All applicants must also demonstrate successful completion of an undergraduate course in basic statistics with a grade of C or better.

Applicants not meeting the above admission criteria will be considered on an individual basis.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

Information Design and Technology (MS)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS Information Design and Technology program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale). Lower GPAs will be considered if the student has a strong portfolio, related experience or does well as a non-degree student.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • One academic or professional recommendations
  • Samples of academic or professional work; examples include: research paper, white paper, article, technical writing piece, graphic design work or web design work. All items must be submitted in PDF format or as web links, we do not accept hard copies of your items.
  • Résumé

Nursing (MS & Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate)

Family Nurse Practitioner, & Nursing Education

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MS and Post-Master’s Nursing programs must possess a baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program with a minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Applicants must possess a current unrestricted, unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State. (The applicant is required to report all licenses/registrations in all jurisdictions and/or states in which a license/registration is or has ever been held, including any registrations through occupational licensing boards or emergency medical services that the applicant holds or has ever held. This includes any active or inactive licenses/registrations that have been encumbered, disciplined, sanctioned or terminated at the time of application to the graduate program.)

All applicants must demonstrate evidence of the equivalent of at least 2000 hours work experience as a RN, by the start of the first semester of study.

All applicants must demonstrate successful completion of an undergraduate course in basic statistics with a grade of C or better.

Family Nurse Practitioner Applicants only:
All applicants to the Family Nurse Practitioner programs must have completed a health assessment course with a grade of B or better before the start of the program. If it has been greater than 7 years since the applicant has taken the health assessment course, one may want to take an undergraduate health assessment course as a refresher in preparation for the advanced health assessment course at the graduate level.

Nursing Education:
Out-of-state applicants for the MS in Nursing Education program must possess a current unrestricted license as a Registered Professional Nurse in their respective state.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended reflecting completion of:
    BS in Nursing (for MS applicants)
    BS and MS in Nursing (for CAS applicants)
    Undergraduate statistics course (both MS and CAS applicants)
  • Health Assessment Course (FNP MS and CAS applicants)
  • Two academic or professional recommendations
  • Professional Experience Form found in your application portal
  • Writing sample adhering to specific guidelines found in your application portal

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (DNP & Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate)

Admission Guidelines
Applicants must possess a current unrestricted, unencumbered license as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in New York State and the state in which they reside/work if applicable. (The applicant is required to report all licenses/registrations in all jurisdictions and/or states in which a license/registration is or has ever been held, including any registrations through occupational licensing boards or emergency medical services that the applicant holds or has ever held. This includes any active or inactive licenses/registrations that have been encumbered, disciplined, sanctioned or terminated at the time of application to the graduate program.)

To be considered for matriculation in the Doctor of Nursing practice program or Post-Master’s Certificate potential candidates must:

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree or a master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited nursing program with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Candidate’s applying to the Post-Master’s program, must have a master’s degree with a major in nursing.
  • Have completed a statistics course with a grade of C or better.
  • Have an active US RN license.
  • Have at least one year or longer work experience (2000 hrs.) as a professional nurse by the start of the first semester of study.
  • Participate in an interview with a member of the doctoral faculty.

Candidates holding a master’s degree with a major in nursing in addition to above criteria must:

  • Have an active NP license, if applicable.

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • Two academic or professional recommendations
  • Writing sample adhering to specific guidelines found in your application portal
  • Resume

Technology Management (MBA)

Admission Guidelines
To be considered for admission, applicants to the MBA Technology Management program must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an average of B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale).

Application Materials Checklist

  • Online Application for Graduate Admission with a $60 application fee
  • Official transcripts from colleges previously attended
  • Official GMAT score report * or approved GMAT waiver
  • One academic or professional recommendation
  • Résumé

*All applications are reviewed automatically for a GMAT waiver