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Software Engineering, MS: Admission Requirements

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Degree and Minimum GPA
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A bachelor's degree in computer science is preferred, but not required. 
  • 3.0 minimum undergraduate GPA
Transcripts

Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions 
Additional Requirements
  • Knowledge equivalent to undergraduate courses in programming in object-oriented language, operating systems, discrete mathematics, data structures, file processing, and database systems. 
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume
  • Two professional letters of recommendation from individuals who can evaluate your ability to perform graduate level coursework

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International Students

International students must also meet the following requirements:
English proficiency Students from non-English-speaking countries must take the TOEFL, IELTS or STEP to verify English proficiency.
Transcript Evaluation (optional) Official transcripts translated to English OR a transcript evaluation completed from World Education Service or Educational Credential Evaluators.

We welcome students from across the globe. International students will be unable to qualify for federal financial aid.

To learn more about application requirements for international students, please email or call us at 570-941-4416.

Transfer Credit

Scranton’s Software Engineering program accepts up to six transfer credits with program director approval.

To learn more about credit transfers, email or call us at 570-941-4416.

When to Apply

New students may start coursework in the fall semester only.

To be sure your application is processed in time for your desired start date, apply now or call us at 570-941-4416.