Master of Science [M.S] (Information Sciences and Technology)
2 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
54,176/Yr
54,176 /Yr
- Graduate study in a computing discipline that only focuses on traditional computing approaches is not flexible enough to meet the needs of the real world.
- New hardware and software tools are continually introduced into the market. IT professionals must have a specific area of expertise as well as be adaptable and ready to tackle the next new thing or just as often, retrofit available technologies to help their users adapt to the latest trends.
- The MS in information sciences and technologies at Rochester Institute of Technology provides an opportunity for in-depth study to prepare for today’s high-demand computing careers.
- Companies are drowning in data structured, semi-structured, and unstructured. Big data is not just high transaction volumes; it is also data in various formats, with high-velocity change, and increasing complexity.
- Information is gleaned from unstructured sources such as Web traffic or social networks as well as traditional ones, and information delivery must be immediate and on-demand.
- As the users' advocate, IT professionals also need the critical thinking skills to problem-solve in a wide variety of computing situations, combined with an understanding of the needs of their audience.
- Just knowing how technology works is no longer enough. Today, computing professionals need to know how to make it all work.
- The information sciences and technologies program addresses the Web systems and integration technologies, and the information management and database technology pillars, of the IT academic discipline, along with the additional option of discovery informatics.
- A special topics option is available to support the creation of a customized area of study.
- The program is offered full- or part-time, on-campus only.
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Important Dates
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | 54176 |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Living Expenses | 14432 |
Health Insurance | 460 |
Total Cost | 14892 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in a related subject from a recognized university.
- Students should have a background in fundamental information technology concepts including object-oriented programming, website development, database theory and practice, and statistics.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for the program.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
88 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
6.5 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
61 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
3 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Education for Sustainable Energy Development Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student 21,000/Yr$21,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeNeed-Based |
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