Admission
Applicants to the MSCIS program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or its foreign equivalent. Applicants should have a competitive undergraduate record that indicates strong academic ability but need not have extensive experience in computer science or information technology. Three to five years of professional experience is recommended but not required. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but strong scores bolster chances for admission. The application and admission requirements are identical for degree, professional graduate series, and nondegree special students.
Students may petition to transfer graduate courses for credit, as long as the courses to be transferred were taken at Northwestern University and not counted towards any other degree or certificate. All transfer petitions must be submitted at the time of admission. A maximum of three courses may be transferred for credit.
Tuition
Tuition information can be found on the tuition page.
Application Checklist
Supplemental Materials
- One sealed copy of official transcripts from ALL previous colleges and universities. Official transcripts must arrive in our office in the original sealed envelope issued by the institution. If you are currently enrolled, please submit an official transcript showing courses in-progress. Applicants with international transcripts must request an official course-by-course evaluation of transcripts from a NACES member. A course-by-course evaluation will translate courses, degrees, and grades to U.S. equivalency.
- Two letters
of recommendation focusing on academic
and professional achievement and ability
- Statement of purpose (see below)
- Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Statement of Purpose
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement of purpose explaining how the degree program will help them meet their academic and professional goals. Applicants who did not major in computer science, engineering, or a related field should explain how other academic and nonacademic experiences have equipped them to undertake graduate study in this program.
Application Evaluation
Applications are evaluated by the MSCIS Admissions Committee. The following considerations guide the committee in reviewing applications:
- Your résumé or curriculum vitae provides evidence of your commitment to and/or understanding of the computer information and technology field. While we prefer candidates to possess three to five years of work and/or research experience in a related area, recent college graduates and career changers are also encouraged to apply.
- Letters of Recommendation underscore your commitment to graduate education and ability to succeed in graduate-level work.
- The Statement of Purpose demonstrates whether or not your academic and vocational goals are appropriate to this program. This statement also helps the committee to determine whether you possess the necessary intellectual maturity to succeed in this program.
If you have any questions about the application process
call 312-503-1083 for assistance.
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