Computer and Information Technology
Supported Degree Objectives
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Residential Only)
- Master of Science (Residential)
- Indianapolis location of study also available with concentrations in Applied Data Management Analytics or Information Assurance and Security
- Master of Science (Online)
- Concentrations in: Business Analysis in IT, IT Project Management, and Data Literacy, Visualization, & Analysis
- Applied Data Analytics in Technology Graduate Certificate - Online
- Information Technology Business Analysis Graduate Certificate - Online
- Managing Information Technology Projects Graduate Certificate - Online
- Non Degree (Residential Only)
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters (not required for online graduate certificates)
- Only two letters of recommendation are required for admission to the Online MS.
- One letter of recommendation must be from employer (either current or previous).
- Three letters of recommendation are required for admission to the Residential MS and PhD.
- Only two letters of recommendation are required for admission to the Online MS.
- Academic Statement of Purpose (not required for online graduate certificates)
- Personal History Statement (not required for online graduate certificates)
- GRE or GMAT (Residential only)
- Resume (1 - 5 pages)
English Proficiency Requirements
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Doctoral and Master's Degree Program Requirements (Residential)
- Undergraduate Degree in One of the Following:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Information Systems
- Informatics
- other computer-related field of study
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- 15-18 credit hours of computational coursework
- Demonstration of a high level of competence in written communication as evidenced by a writing sample such as the statement of purpose, a prior thesis, a research paper, or other significant and personally written product.
Master's Degree Program Requirements (Online)
- Undergraduate Degree with a ccumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- Six months – one year of IT industry experience is required for certain graduate certificate and master's programs. Please refer to program webpages for specifications.
Applied Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Admission to the ADAT certificate is recognized by the CIT Graduate Program:
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https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/degrees/applied-data-analytics-graduate-certificate
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Application Deadlines
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Residential Fall Spring Summer December 1* October 15 No Entry U.S. Citizen December 1* September 1 No Entry International *December 1 is the deadline for priority consideration for financial support. The final deadline is February 15.
Online Fall Spring Summer March 1 November 15 March 1 U.S. Citizen March 1 September 30 March 1 International
Program Contact Information
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Residential Name Joy Kane Phone 765-496-7216 Email citgradstaff@groups.purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Computer and Information Technology
Purdue University
KNOY 255
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
USA
Online Name Lauren Lyon Phone 765-496-3128 Email llyon@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute
516 Northwestern Ave
Wang Hall, Suite 2500
West Lafayette, IN 47906
USA
Additional Information
- Early application is encouraged. Program capacity is limited and it is recommended that students apply early to maximize the opportunity for program consideration.
- Master's Degree (On-Campus): Students with insufficient academic preparation, in the faculty’s judgment, may be conditionally admitted but required to develop additional computing competencies by enrolling in designated undergraduate courses prior to undertaking their graduate study.
