MS in Applied IT applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program with a reputation for high academic standards, and have earned a GPA of B or better over their 60 highest-level credits. They must be experienced in the fundamentals of Information Technology, Quantitative Methods and Finance.

In addition, applicants:

• Will provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from undergraduate professors or supervising officers in industry or government who are familiar with the applicant's professional accomplishments;
• Will provide a detailed statement of career goals and professional aspirations;
• Will show satisfactory performance on the Graduate Record Exam, and;
• Whose native language is not English must have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 for the paper-based exam or 230 for the computer-based exam. (A minimum score of 600 for the paper-based exam or 250 for the computer-based exam is required for applicants who wish to be considered for a graduate teaching assistantship.)