MS Intelligent Information Technology at University of Cincinnati

Entry requirements

The admission requirements are: A bachelor's degree from a college or university regarded as standard by a regional or general accrediting agency *** Unofficial transcripts must be uploaded from all universities attended For international applicants: Submission of a transcript evaluation by a NACES member is highly recommended in place of the unofficial transcript(s) to reflect both a converted GPA (on a 4.0 scale) as well as the US equivalence of the degree earned. At least a B average (3.0/4.0 scale) in undergraduate course work; if the cumulative GPA is below 3.0, a minimum GRE score of 300 is required 3.0+ Analytical; Verbal and Quantitative scores must be 150+ each Current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume Three academic or professional letters of reference References should be from credible sources who speak to relevant IT experience and/or work ethic; two or more reference letters should be on letterhead. Applicants will be required to craft a response [500 words or less] to three essay prompts addresing career goals and readiness and aptitude for IT coursework/ graduate-level study. ***If an applicant's prior degree is not in a computing discipline such as technology, engineering, and sciences, the applicant is required to demonstrate IT skills through work experience and relevant IT industry-related certificates. A holistic review will be conducted to determine if a student is prepared to be successful in the MS IT program. Applicants who do not have a computing background or relevant prior experience will be required to complete bridge coursework in one or more of the following areas: information security, database management, system administration, and/or programming. Boost Your Application with Industry-Recognized Certifications: Holding a recognized technical industry certification gives your application a significant advantage. These certifications are not merely attendance-based; they require passing rigorous exams that validate your expertise in specific IT skills and knowledge. Examples of qualifying certifications: CompTIA A+ (general IT technical support) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (networking) (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (cybersecurity) Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) (project management) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (cloud computing)