MSEC FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the MSEC program?
- The MSEC program is a 12-month (3 semester, 6 mini-semester) full-time on-campus curriculum.
Exactly what degree will I get?
- The Master of Science in Electronic Commerce is a professional master's degree equivalent to an M.S. in other disciplines. It is not an M.B.A. which requires a longer course of study.
What is the application deadline?
Our application for the program beginning in 2002 is available now.
Here
is the application schedule for the program beginning in 2002:
| Completed Applications received by MSEC by: | Notification of decision mailed to applicant by: |
| December 15, 2001 | January 30, 2002 |
| January 18, 2002 (all international applications must be complete) | February 18, 2002 |
| February 15, 2002 | March 15, 2002 |
**International applications must be complete by January 18 to allow sufficient time for Visa processing!**
What background do I need for admission?
- Evidence of strong drive and an ability to bridge the fields of business and computer science are necessary for admission to the program.
- An undergraduate degree in either a technical discipline such as mathematics, computer science, engineering or a business discipline such as economics, business, accounting or management is preferred. An undergraduate degree in another field is acceptable if you have relevant graduate credits or work experience.
When do classes start this year?
- Classes begin May 7, 2002.
How much does this program cost?
- The tuition for the 2002-2003 12-month program is $42,500.
- The following figures are estimates for academic year 2002-2003:
| Tuition | $42,500 |
| Room & board | $12,000 |
| Laptop computer (required) | $3,500 |
| Books and Software | $1,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Health Insurance | $1,400 |
| Activity fee | $150 |
TOTAL |
$62,550 |
Is financial aid available?
- There are no institutional grants or scholarships designated for this program. However, for those individuals who are eligible, federal and private student loans may be processed through the GSIA financial aid office.
What about students from outside the U.S?
- Applicants from other countries are encouraged. However, you must
meet the same criteria for admission as U.S. applicants. An official translation of
all academic transcripts and other documents must be submitted if the originals are not in
English. Applicants must
have a fluent command of rapid, idiomatic English, read English with ease and be able to
express their thoughts clearly in speech and writing, as demonstrated by success on the
TOEFL examination.
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, should under no circumstances anticipate funding assistance from the program. International applicants are required to submit a formal bank certification of finances sufficient to complete the program based on the budget given above.
Will you help me get a job afterward?
- The full placement facilities of the Graduate School of Industrial Administration are open to you, including placement advice, on-campus interview rooms and scheduled recruiting visits.
What happens if I experience difficulty in completing the program?
- We offer counseling and assistance to assist you through the program. In the event you do not meet the minimum requirements to remain in the program, you may be compelled to withdraw. In such a case, you will not be asked to pay for any semester in which you were not enrolled.
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