Admission Requirement
The University of Missouri-Kansas City's graduate program in
computer science will accept college and university graduates
whose past performance indicates an ability to succeed in graduate
study in computer science. This ability can be demonstrated by the
following undergraduate preparation.
- A sound background in computer science as indicated by an above-average
understanding (e.g. a cumulative GPA in CS coursework of 3.0 or
better with no single course grade lower than 2.0) of the content
of the following courses:
- Problem Solving and Programming
I (CS 101)
- Problem Solving and Programming II (CS 201)
- Introduction
to Computer Architecture (CS 281)
- Discrete
Structures I and II (CS 191, 291)
- Data
Structures and Algorithms (CS 352)
- Applied
Probability (CS 394R)
- Introduction to Operating Systems (CS 431)
- Advanced
Computer Architecture (CS 481)
- A
sound background in mathematics as indicated by an above average
understanding (e.g. a GPA of 3.0 or better with no single course
grade lower than 2.0) of calculus (minimum of 10 hours) and of the
content of at least two additional upper-level courses in areas
such as linear algebra, differential equations, abstract algebra,
numerical analysis or mathematical logic.
- A GPA of 3.0 or
better in all undergraduate work.
-
Official results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test.
The applicant must score in at least the 75th percentile on the quantitative portion of the GRE. Admission to our degree programs is competitive and a higher score is recommended.
- For
international students, a minimum test score of TOEFL 550/ CBT 213 is needed.
- Prospective students
who want to be considered for acceptance to the M.S. degree
program should submit the following documents:
- Transcripts for all graduate and undergraduate work completed
so far; syllabi of these courses (or a URL to these) is strongly suggested.
- Copies of academic and scholarly diplomas received.
- GRE scores and, for international students, TOEFL scores, as
well as a statement of purpose, i.e. a one- or two-page essay in
which the prospective students indicate their career objectives.
- For international students with a degree from outside the United States, it is strongly advised that the syllabus for coursework taken at their undergraduate institutions be included. Further, a certified statement clarifying how the final grade is computed should be included.
It is possible that a prospective student has obtained
a solid understanding of either computer science or mathematics
through work or other experience rather than formal study. These
students must submit a detailed description of such experience and
ask a supervisor to write a letter of reference supporting the
application. Applications will be reviewed by the master's
committee when all documentation is received. For full
consideration for the semester indicated, completed applications
should be received by the follwing dates:
- For fall semester admission (semester starts in August):
- U.S. students/permanent residents: June 1.
- International students: Jan. 15.
- For spring semester admission (semester starts in January):
- U.S. students/permanent residents: Nov. 1 of the preceding year.
- International students: Oct. 1 of the preceeding year.
U.S. citizens or permanent residents should submit
application forms and required supporting materials to:
- Mailing Address
-
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Their telephone number is (816) 235-1111 and their e-mail address is admit@umkc.edu.
International students should use
the international application form and return the application,
along with required supporting materials to:
- Mailing Address
-
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Office of International Student Affairs
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Their telephone number is (816) 235-1113 and their e-mail address is isao@umkc.edu.
Prospective students can request additional information or request
information regarding their application by contacting UMKC at the
above addresses or by sending e-mail to: csee@umkc.edu.
