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Information Technology Programs
Application Deadlines
Summer 2001: Friday, April 27, 2001
Fall 2001: Friday, August 31, 2001
Spring 2002: Friday, December 28, 2001
- Applicants are admitted for the fall, spring, and summer terms.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply early because enrollment is limited
and applications are considered in the order in which they are received.
- Highly qualified candidates are accepted on an early-decision basis.
- Qualified candidates who wait until the last minute risk being deferred
to a later term due to lack of space.
- Consideration of late applications is subject to availability of space.
Application Materials
Advanced Information Technology Management
- Completed application form, by mail or online, with "Advanced Information
Technology Management Program" selected under Section 2.
- Official transcripts of your academic record.
- Personal statement (500-750 words) explaining your motivation for
enrolling in the program and describe your expertise as a technical analyst,
software developer, database designer, and/or network administrator. In addition
to technical expertise in one of these areas, all applicants are expected
to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of computer programming and communications
software, mastery of PC software and hardware, and a working knowledge of
Office Suite software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Results of the placement examination
- $35 nonrefundable application fee
- Interview (required of some applicants)
Computer Technology and Applications
- Completed application form, by mail or online, with "Computer Technology
and Applications Program" and your track of choice selected under Section
2
- A typed 350-500 word statement describing your personal and educational
background, work experience, career goals and objectives, and reasons for
applying to the program. Include your previous experience with computers,
detailing specific systems and software applications, to demonstrate suitability
for your program of choice. Personal statements that display substandard communications
or presentation skills may be returned and could adversely affect your chances
of admission to the program.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools
attended. As soon as you apply to the CTA Program, have your transcripts sent
to the Admissions and Student Affairs Office. If you currently have an unofficial
student copy of your transcript(s), please include it (them) with your application
form. Applicants with documents in foreign languages should refer to the instructions
listed under International Students and Non-native
Speakers of English.
- One letter of recommendation (CTA Program II applicants only).
- Results of the placement examination: candidates for the CTA Program
are required to take a placement examination. This test examines knowledge
of basic terminology, elementary operating systems functions, and applications
concepts. It also evaluates aptitude for processing abstract rules, especially
important for students in programming and software development tracks. Mathematics
is neither tested nor required. Applicants must call the Admissions and Student
Affairs Office to reserve a seat for a placement exam only after they have
submitted their application.
- $35 nonrefundable application fee
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