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Please submit transcripts to:
Sherry Rogers
College of Information Sciences and Technology
The Pennsylvania State University
101F Information Sciences and Technology Building
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-9461
Fax: 814-865-6426
Email: mps@ist.psu.edu
To help you manage the application process, our online application management system will provide you with complete details regarding the required elements of your application portfolio — and will even help you track your progress.
Applications are being accepted for the fall 2012 semester. To be considered for admission in fall 2012 (August 2012), you must complete your application portfolio by June 1, 2012.
Space is limited and you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be reviewed until all seats are filled.
Completed applications received after June 1, 2012 may be considered if spaces are still available. You may begin your application at any time. Apply now.
Prerequisites
A bachelor's degree is required for admission to the master of professional studies degree program in information sciences. Since the program is multidisciplinary in nature, students from almost any discipline may be accepted into it. A bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., engineering and science), while not necessary for admission, is helpful in the successful completion of the degree.
The students are expected to have a basic level of competency in statistics, computer language, and information technology (related work experience can be used to demonstrate such competency). A student may be accepted into the program with "provisional status" for no more than one year while work is completed to meet these expectations.
Successful applicants are expected to have an overall grade-point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher for their undergraduate study (and/or graduate-level studies). However, accomplishments demonstrated through work experience and recommendation letters from an applicant's academic adviser or employer will also play an important role in the admission decision.
The most qualified applicants will be accepted into the program until all spaces for new students are filled.
Application Materials:
Completed application (including a nonrefundable application fee)
Official GRE or GMAT (waived if 5+ years of relevant work experience)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if applicable. TOEFL scores must be submitted by all international applicants unless otherwise specified. Please see the Language Proficiency section of the International Students page of the website for undergraduate and graduate program requirements. Visit the TOEFL website or call 609-771-7100 for more information. Penn State's institutional code is 2660.
Names of three recommenders (Upon submission of your application, an email will be sent to the recommender requesting the completion of a reference form contained in the email. Please inform all recommenders they must submit the form in order for your application to be complete.)
One- to two-page personal statement of relevant experience and goals
Current résumé
And the following items submitted by surface mail:
Two official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution you have attended, regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed (Penn State has a convenient transcript request form. Penn State alumni do not need to request transcripts for credits earned at Penn State.)
How to Apply
To apply to this program as a degree student, you must complete the graduate school application.
Applying to the Master's Degree
- Read the admissions requirements.
- Begin the graduate school application.
- On the "Admissions and Program Information Portal" page, choose "Apply Now."
- When you get to the "Campus, Major, Degree & Semester" page:
- Choose "WORLD CAMPUS" as the campus.
- Choose "INFORMATION SCIENCES" as the major.
- Choose "M P S" as the degree.
Check Status
Use these options for applications already in progress or to check the status of an application previously submitted.
