Masters of Science in Information Science - Machine-Learning

University of Arizona

Admission and financial support will be based on an evaluation of your potential to become a qualified information professional or effective researchers in Information. We consider prior coursework and grades, letters of recommendation and research/artistic/professional products such as papers, substantive works, or significant contributions to software systems.To be admitted you must have:A bachelors degree from the University of Arizona or from an accredited college or university recognized by the University of ArizonaA grade point average of 3.0 or higherCompleted undergraduate-level mathematics coursework and computer programming experienceSee additional requirements for international applicantsA GRE is not required. You may still submit one if you choose to.We admit applicants from a variety of different backgrounds, including sciences and engineering, social sciences and the arts and humanities. If you lack adequate math and computing training, you may be accepted provisionally and will be required to obtain necessary training before for admission (likely increasing the number of semesters needed for graduation).We offer undergraduate courses that can help remediate deficiencies or you may pursue other courses from the University of Arizona or other institutions. Undergraduate courses taken for remediation purposes may not be applied for graduate credit.Academic Statement of Purpose - Write a 750-1000 word Statement of Purpose indicating why you are interested in the program and what skills and experience you have that will make you a successful candidate for the degree.Transcripts - Upload unofficial transcripts from ALL higher educational institutions attended as part of the online application. (Please note that unofficial transcripts are needed from each individual institution even if they are listed on the final transcript where the degree was issued.)Letters of Recommendation - Provide email addresses and contact information for two recommenders in the ‘Letters of Recommendation section of the online application. The letters of recommendation must be received prior to the deadline for applications to be reviewed.