Computer Engineering: Network Security

Applicants for admission into the Master of Science in Computer Engineering online program must meet the minimum University Graduate School admission criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science or mathematics from an accredited institution.

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester hours in upper-level undergraduate work.

• International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the IBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. (Exceptions: Students who completed an undergraduate or graduate program from a U.S. institution or accredited higher education institution in other English-speaking countries).

• Applicants from science areas other than electrical or computer engineering will be expected to complete sufficient background materials at the undergraduate level prior to unconditional acceptance into the graduate program.

• Applicants who have not satisfied the above may be evaluated for conditional admission.

• Proof of English Language Proficiency. If you earned a bachelor degree in a country whose official language is not English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency by earning a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). TOEFL required minimum score: 550 (paper-based exam) or 80 (internet-based). IELTS required minimum score: 6.5. When requesting official scores, please refer to FIU Institution code 5206. TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years. View list of TOEFL/IELTS-exempt countries.

• Official Transcripts Translation. If official transcripts are not in English, a second copy of the transcript must be requested for translation by an official translation agency. Both the official translation, as well as the original transcripts, must be submitted to FIU.

• Certified Copy of Diploma if you obtained your degree at a foreign institution.

Admissions Documents

• Complete the online graduate admission application. Be sure to select Master of Science in Computer Engineering: Network Security.

• A resume including education, training, and employment history, practical and research experience (such as projects and publications), skills and other pertinent information.

• A statement of objective in which the applicant must clearly state his/her intended engineering track, in addition to other information.

• Three letters of recommendation must be sent. Letters are to be from those who have knowledge of the applicant\'s prior professional experience (e.g. a supervisor) or of the applicant\'s ability to perform graduate work (e.g., a professor) and should attest to the applicant\'s intellectual ability, motivation, maturity, and potential.