FAQ

Applying

What are the requirements for the master's program?

The M.A. Program in Computer Science is 30 credits of graduate classes. Review the exact requirements.

The M.S. Program in Information Systems is 36 credits of graduate classes. Review the exact requirements.

The M.S. Program in Health Informatics is 36 credits of graduate classes. Review the exact requirements.

The programs are designed for students who have a significant undergraduate education in computer science, but it is also possible for students without the required background to take the necessary undergraduate classes. These undergraduate classes are in addition to the requirements listed above.

What are the prerequisites for the master's program?

For the M.A. Program in Computer Science, you need to have taken the following classes (Brooklyn College course numbers in brackets):

Introduction to Programming in Java (CISC 1115)
Discrete Structures (CISC 2210)
Advanced Programming Techniques (CISC 3115)
Data Structures (CISC 3130)
Computer Architecture (CISC 3310)
Calculus I (MATH 1201)

For the M.S. Program in Information Systems you need to have taken the following classes (Brooklyn College course numbers in brackets):

Introduction to Programming in Java (CISC 1115)
Discrete Structures (CISC 2210)
Advanced Programming Techniques (CISC 3115)
Data Structures (CISC 3130)
Computer Architecture (CISC 3310)
Calculus I (MATH 1201)
Probability and Statistics (MATH 2501)

For the M.S. Program in Health Informatics you need to have taken the following classes (Brooklyn College course numbers in brackets):

Introduction to Programming in Java (CISC 1115)
Discrete Structures (CISC 2210)
Advanced Programming Techniques (CISC 3115)
Data Structures (CISC 3130)
Additionally, you must have taken 18 credits in health-related classes (health, biology, kinesiology, etc.).

College rules prevent you from needing more than two of these when you are admitted as a matriculated graduate student.

Can I apply to the program without having completed all the prerequisites?

Yes. You can be accepted as a matriculated master's student if you have only two or fewer of the prerequisite courses remaining to complete. If you need to complete more than two prerequisite courses, then Brooklyn College rules prevent you from being admitted as a matriculated graduate student. However, you can apply and be accepted as a nondegree student, complete the prerequisite requirements, and apply to become matriculated in the master's program.

How do I apply?

All the information you need to know about application is provided by the Graduate Admissions Office.

What is the deadline to submit my application?

The formal deadline is November 1 for spring admission and March 1 for fall admission, although we will accept applications that we receive soon after either deadline.

How can I transfer to Brooklyn College as a master's student?

First, you need to apply to Brooklyn College and be accepted. If you are accepted into a program, we can look at your prior record to see if there are any courses that are equivalent to courses at Brooklyn College. Such courses can be transferred, up to a limit of three courses. Note that you cannot transfer credits that were used toward a previous degree. Also note that you cannot use undergraduate credits for a graduate degree.

Financial

What is the cost of attending Brooklyn College?

Review the current information on tuition and fees.

What financial assistance is there for master's students?

In common with most master's programs, the programs at Brooklyn College have very little financial support to offer incoming students. Once you are a student in the program, there are some scholarships available for master's students at the college.