Please see How to Apply for complete application instructions and forms.
Prerequisite coursework
Knowledge of calculus, matrix methods, computer programming, probability and statistics.
Technical bachelor’s degree
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Quantitative Management or a similar field.
Acceptable grades
A GPA of 3.0 or higher in the final two years of undergraduate study (including all coursework completed after the first 60 semester hours or the first 90 quarter hours). Grades in the prerequisite coursework shown above are particularly important. For applicants who fall short of this requirement, exceptions can sometimes be made when the rest of the application is strong. Contact us for a preliminary review of your eligibility (oemprogram@ise.ufl.edu or 352.392.0928).Work experience
Two years of full-time, professional work experience (or equivalent) is preferred. Exceptions can sometimes be made when the rest of the application is strong. Contact us for a preliminary review of your eligibility (oemprogram@ise.ufl.edu or 352.392.0928).
GRE
The GRE is required unless you already have an approved advanced degree (e.g., master’s or doctoral degree in a technical discipline) The GRE is only one of several factors that are used to determine admission to ISE graduate programs, and is rarely the primary determining factor. See www.gre.org for testing sites and registration procedures. The GRE test format underwent a major change in August 2011. Our current GRE score requirements are:
- A combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 295
- A quantitative score of at least 146
- A verbal score of at least 144
- The analytical writing section is required and will be a component of the admissions decision. The expectation is a score of at least 3.5, although some flexibility may be extended when the rest of the application is strong.
Please know that we may revise the above score requirements going forward, if changes are indicated by distribution and performance data.
Applicants who are submitting GRE scores from a test taken prior to the August 2011 revision date should meet the following score requirements:
- A combined verbal and quantitative score of at least 1,000
- A quantitative score of at least 550
- A verbal score of at least 320
- The analytical writing section is required and will be a component of the admissions decision. The expectation is a score of at least 4.0, although some flexibility may be extended when the rest of the application is strong.
OEM Student Profile
| Based on time of enrollment | |||
| 32 | Average age | ||
| 24-55 | Age range (typical) | ||
| 8 years | Amount of work experience (average) | ||
| 16% | Prior advanced degree (master’s, etc.) | ||
| 91% | OEM graduation rate* | ||
| 13% | Students who get an MBA degree also | ||
| *The student success rate is very high. When students withdraw from the program, it is almost always because of impacts from career or family obligations, not because of academic reasons. | |||
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