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FAQ
Prospective Students
If you are looking for a professional degree program, apply for the MAnalytics or MEng program. For more information about the differences between the MAnalytics and MEng programs, please see the FAQ here.
The MS and PhD programs are considered academic programs. The MS is a technical and full-time master's degree program. The PhD is a research-oriented academic program for those who have a clear research goal in mind. If you apply for the PhD without an MS degree, you will earn an MS degree while progressing to the doctorate degree.
Note: The MAnalytics, MEng, and MS programs are considered terminal degree programs, and students in these programs will not be allowed to continue on for the PhD. Prospective students who are interested in earning a PhD degree should apply to enter the PhD program even if they do not yet have a master’s degree.
The GRE is required for all applicants, with one exception: UC Berkeley alumni and current students applying to the IEOR department who earned their UC Berkeley degree or have, at the time of application submission, a 3.5 or higher cumulative or advanced GPA are not required to submit GRE scores with their application.
Applicants are expected to have their bachelor's degree conferred by the start of the intended MEng IEOR start term, not by the application deadline.
The IEOR Admissions Committee will review your Cumulative GPA (CGPA) and Advanced GPA (all courses completed after your second year for your bachelor's degree). All other GPAs listed on the online Graduate Application are not required.
If your international institution did not grade on a 4.0 scale, please include under "Other Scale GPA" your Cumulative GPA as it reads on your transcript. You may ignore the CGPA field.
*Note: The IEOR department doesn't require a GPA calculation worksheet; however, we require the transcript grading scale.
It is strongly recommended that all prerequisites be completed with grades at the time of application submission. Online and/or extension courses from accredited colleges/universities are acceptable.
Completing programming coursework at an accredited institution is preferred and strongly encouraged, but feel free to submit certificates from other programs, such as Lynda, EdX, or Coursera.
We review applications holistically, and all application materials are taken into consideration. However, we want to see sufficient academic preparation.
Letters of recommendation provide the admissions committee with third party, qualitative accounts of your potential for success in our program.
Please select individuals who know you well and who will take the time to write thorough and thoughtful letters on your behalf. The title of those you select is not important. What does matter is how closely your letter writers have worked with you and whether they can attest to your value as an employee or student, your professional accomplishments, and your personal qualities. We have found the most helpful letters to be recent, relevant, and written specifically for this application. We discourage letters of recommendation from subordinates, family, or friends.
*Note: We require two letters of recommendation.
Your resume provides the admissions committee with a more in-depth understanding about your academic and professional experiences. We value a diversity of backgrounds and accept candidates with a wide range of experiences. The admissions committee is not looking at quantity but rather the quality, range, and substance of your experiences.
Treat your resume like a snapshot of your experiences, and then use your essays to delve deeper. Here are some tips for writing your resume:
- Be organized: Remember to be clear and concise with your resume. A resume should not exceed 1-2 pages and should be organized, ideally chronologically.
- Be to the point: Outline your experiences in a well-written (no acronyms) and succinct way that accounts honestly for your accomplishments. You do not need to elaborate on each position held on your resume. Your Statement of Purpose will allow you to dive deeper into these experiences and where you plan to go from here.
- Show clear advancement towards your goals: Your resume should highlight your career progression. Showcase a timeline from the beginning to now. Remember, your Statement of Purpose will fill in where you plan to go from here.
Once your application is submitted, you may check the status of your GRE and TOEFL scores on your online application status page. When the scores are received and matched they will show as “verified.” If the scores are not verified by January 6, 2025, the scores may not be reviewed with your application.
GRE and TOEFL score reports typically take up to 5-15 days to be received and verified in UC Berkeley’s application system after they are sent to UC Berkeley. If it has been over 5 days (or 15 days since your test date) and your status still shows “awaiting,” please contact us at gradadmissions-ieor@berkeley.edu, and we will conduct a manual search for your score report.
In your email, please include 1) the email address you used to register for the exam, 2) your full name, and 3) your UC Berkeley application reference number. Please note that the IEOR department will not take requests to verify GRE and TOEFL score reports after Monday, January 6, 2025.
*Note: For scores to be verified, it helps if you set up your Berkeley application account using the same name (including spaces) that you use when you register for the exam. It’s also helpful if your GRE registration email address matches the one you use for your Berkeley application.
No. Do not be alarmed if you are not invited to interview. If the admissions committee needs more information from the applicant, they will recommend an interview; however, it does not guarantee admission.
Enrolling in a second MEng degree program would not be allowed as it would be considered a duplicate degree. While the departments would be different, the degrees would not be differentiated enough. See section F4.3 of the Guide to Graduate Policy.
Current Students
Students who believe that completion of INDENG 240 and INDENG 241 would be a repetition of previously completed coursework may request to enroll in an approved alternative course. Please follow these instructions.
Please contact the FinTech faculty.
Students may not apply independent study or research courses toward their MEng degree requirements.
Students interested in participating in such courses may do so with the understanding that the coursework would be above and beyond the minimum degree requirements.
The full-time MEng program is currently a lock-step, two-semester degree program. Students are expected to graduate in two semesters, and exceptions are only considered in truly extenuating circumstances beyond a student’s control. We cannot accommodate requests for planned or voluntary program extensions for non-academic reasons.
Yes. Students are welcome to take courses above and beyond the minimum requirements given the following conditions:
- There is space available in the additional courses to allow for enrollment.
- Students do not overload themselves causing their grades to drop and potentially jeopardizing graduation.
Students may take courses outside of IEOR that are above and beyond the minimum requirements for the degree.
EECS courses will not count toward the IEOR MEng degree.
Many EECS courses are impacted, and students may have difficulty enrolling.
The Academic Calendar outlines the deadlines by which students must finalize their registration.
While not recommended, graduate students may be eligible to drop classes late into the term. If a class is dropped late, a “W” will not appear on their transcript. However, we recommend that students discuss their specific situation, including the date in which they intend to drop, the course they intend to drop, and their student status, with the Registrar's Office directly before making a decision.
In addition, dropping courses should always be discussed with the IEOR MEng Graduate Advisors prior to taking action to ensure that the student remains on track for graduation.
International students must also consider visa requirements related to full-time enrollment. In their final term, students may petition for a reduced course load with the Berkeley International Office. Petitions must be approved before classes that would drop a student below full-time enrollment are processed.