About the Program
With an advanced degree in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue University, students will be poised to make high-impact contributions in the field of computer and information technology. Whether students are pursuing a master’s degree or PhD, their research-oriented coursework will prepare them for leadership positions in industry, academia, and government in applied research, solution development, entrepreneurial ventures, and management.
Information technology professionals must be flexible as they solve a wide variety of problems. From specialized coursework to cutting-edge research projects, graduate students will work with faculty mentors to create an individualized academic plan of study that will help them meet their career goals.
The Department of Computer and Information Technology offers multiple areas of study, each with specializations that represent the future of applied computing and information technology in the United States and around the world. These are areas in which the faculty have active research activities. The list is always expanding as faculty engage in new interests. Students will have the opportunity to explore topics that address the grand challenges of society, and the advanced requirements of business and industry in the information age, and become a future leader within their chosen field of specialization.
The Department’s fully online program allows students to build marketable skills while studying from anywhere. The program’s flexibility is convenient to working professionals and any student with a busy schedule. All courses are taught by expert Purdue faculty and online students receive the same degree as on-campus students.
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GPA Requirements
Graduate School requirements state that no grade of “D” or “F” is allowed in any graduate course on the plan of study. Any plan of study course in which a grade of “D” or “F” is received must be repeated and completed with a better grade; it cannot be simply dropped from the plan of study. If students repeat a course at Purdue, the LAST grade counts in the GPA; not the best grade. Note that University requirements are subject to change with notice.
Graduate School requirements also state that no grade of “C”, “D,” or “F” is allowed in any undergraduate course included on a graduate plan of study. Any undergraduate plan of study course in which a grade of ”C”, “D,” or “F” is received must be repeated and completed successfully; it cannot be dropped from the plan of study. Also note that university requirements are subject to change with notice.
The Department of Computer & Information Technology requirements state that a student may not earn more than two grades of “C+” or lower in any courses included in their graduate plan of study.
