Graduate

Graduate Admission Requirements

Florida Tech welcomes applications for graduate study from students who wish to become experts and leaders in their field of study. Admission is granted to qualified applicants who demonstrate suitable preparation for advanced coursework and professional-level research. Graduate admission requirements may vary depending on program and degree type.

Academic Preparedness

The following are minimum university requirements for admission to Florida Tech graduate programs. Some academic units have higher minimum standards for graduate admission.

Students looking to enroll in a master's degree program at Florida Tech must hold a bachelor's degree (four-year degree) in a related field from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent).

Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 as an undergraduate in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech master's degree program.

If a student demonstrates acceptable undergraduate achievement but has subject-specific course deficiencies, the academic department that oversees the program will specify the criteria that must be met to make up for them.

Students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree at Florida Tech typically hold both a bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in prior graduate coursework in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech doctoral degree program.

Graduate Application Requirements

Prospective graduate students who are ready to apply may do so at any time, though some academic departments have established program-specific application deadlines that applicants should be aware of. Applications received after the program-specific deadline will be considered, but late applicants may be at a disadvantage with regards to admission, scholarship and assistantship consideration.

To apply, first complete the application for graduate admission. Depending upon the program and degree type you have selected, you may be asked to submit some or all of the following materials. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide a complete application packet in order to be evaluated for admission.

Application Fee

A nonrefundable application fee of $50 (master's) or $60 (doctoral) must accompany your application. The application fee will be waived for Florida Tech alumni who wish to return to their alma mater for a graduate degree.

Transcripts

All Applicants
An official certified transcript from each institution where 12 or more credits were earned must be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the registrar of each college or university the applicant has attended.

International Applicants
Students who have prior university-level educational experience outside the U.S. must provide English translations of all application materials, including transcripts.

Recommendations

Some academic departments require a recommendation as part of the graduate application. A recommendation should speak to the applicant's prior academic and professional performance, as well as their potential for success in graduate study. Generally, recommendations are requested of advisors, mentors, professors or supervisors.

When recommendations are required, doctoral degree applicants should seek at least one from a full-time faculty member. Master's degree applicants are advised to request a recommendation from their master's thesis or final project advisor.

Résumé

The résumé you submit as part of your application for graduate admission should detail your academic credentials, prior employment (including teaching experience, if applicable) and scholarly achievements including but not limited to authorship/publications, conference participation and memberships in professional organizations. Applicants are encouraged to also include descriptions of relevant non-traditional educational and professional experiences.

Statement Of Objectives

Departments requesting a statement of objectives are interested in learning more about an applicant's character, qualities and aspirations as they relate to rigorous graduate study and research in a specific field of study. A well-written statement of objectives provides a clear, concise (about 300 words) description of the applicant's academic interests and career goals, as well as previous and proposed future scholarly activities.

Applicants to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program may submit their research proposal as an alternative to the statement of objectives.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

This requirement has been waived through and including Summer 2023 for applicants to M.S. and Ph.D. programs.

In the same way tests like the SAT and ACT are used to measure high school students' likelihood to succeed in college, the GRE is used to measure college graduates' readiness for graduate study.

In most cases, the GRE is a computer-based test, administered through designated sites located around the world. Testing locations in countries where technology may be limited often continue to administer paper tests. Students who take the computer-based GRE receive unofficial test results immediately after completing the examination and official results within 10-15 days. Students who take the paper GRE receive results four to six weeks after the examination date.

Students applying for an admission to a program that requires a GRE score are advised to plan accordingly and be sure to include Florida Institute of Technology (5080) as an official GRE score recipient.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

This requirement has been waived through and including Summer 2023 for applicants to M.S. and Ph.D. programs.

Although submitting GMAT scores is not a requirement of admission to any of Florida Tech's graduate programs, it is a recommendation for students applying for entry into any of the university's graduate business programs, such as the MBA or M.S. in Accounting & Financial Forensics. As an alternative, business program applicants may also submit GRE scores.

English Proficiency Requirements

While applicants whose home language is not English may be accepted into any degree program, these students will not be permitted to enroll in academic courses until certain English proficiency requirements are met.

Assistantship Application

Prospective graduate students who want to be considered for a teaching or research assistantship must submit a complete Graduate Student Assistantship application, as well as three letters of recommendation and a statement of objectives, regardless of degree program or type. The priority deadline for assistantship applications is January 15. If a program has a different deadline, the applicant should use the assistantship application deadline if an assistantship is desired.

Important Dates And Deadlines

In most graduate programs, Florida Tech admits on a rolling basis. However, it is strongly recommended that the following dates be followed to ensure admission consideration for the requested semester of entrance. Any application received after the recommended filing date will be considered, however, may be at a disadvantage for graduate school admissions.

Semester Start Dates & Terms

Start dates may vary depending on degree program, modality and/or location. View our academic calendars for specific start dates.

Fall Start Terms

New students enrolled in the following programs may only start at the beginning of a Fall term only.

Applied Behavior Analysis & Organizational Behavior Management, MS
Applied Behavior Analysis, MS
Behavior Analysis, Ph.D.
Chemistry, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MS, Ph.D.
Organizational Behavior Management, M.S.

Fall and Spring Start Terms

New students in the following program may only start at the beginning of a Fall or Spring term (no summer).

Biotechnology, M.S.

Application Dates & Deadlines

Only the following graduate programs have specific deadlines. For programs not listed here, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Apply by Jan. 1

Clinical Psychology, Psy.D.

Apply by Jan. 15

Behavior Analysis, Ph.D.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, M.S.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Ph.D.

Apply by Feb. 15

Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.
Applied Behavior Analysis & Organizational Behavior Management, M.S.
Organizational Behavior Management, M.S.

International Student Application Deadlines

International students must complete immigration procedures that may take a substantial amount of time. The following are suggested deadlines for students who will need to schedule an F-1 visa U.S. Embassy appointment on time for the upcoming term.

Fall: Mid-June
Spring: Mid-October
Summer: Mid-March

Program Specific Application Requirements

A complete for graduate admission is always required. Type your program name into the search box to see what application materials are required.

Program	Type	Application Requirements
Acquisition & Contract Management	Cert.	Transcripts
Applied Behavior Analysis Assistant	Cert.	Transcripts
Applied Behavior Analysis	Cert.	Transcripts
Doctor of Aviation	AvD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Commercial Space Studies	Cert.	Transcripts
Commercial Space Systems	Cert.	Transcripts
Data Science	Cert.	Transcripts
Business Administration	DBA	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
STEM Education	EdS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Energy Systems Engineering	Cert.	Transcripts
Enterprise Architecture	Cert.	Transcripts
Flight Test Engineering	Cert.	Transcripts
Information Assurance & Cybersecurity	Cert.	Transcripts
Professional Behavior Analysis	MA	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Marketing Communication	Cert.	Transcripts
Master of Business Administration	MBA	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Master of Education	MEd	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Master of Public Administration	MPA	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Accounting & Financial Forensics	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Acquisition & Contract Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Aerospace Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Applied Behavior Analysis	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Applied Behavior Analysis & Organizational Behavior Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Applied Mathematics	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Aviation Human Factors	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Biochemistry	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Biomedical Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Biotechnology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Cell & Molecular Biology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Chemical Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Chemistry	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Civil Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Commercial Enterprise in Space	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Computer Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Computer Information Systems	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Computer Science	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Conservation Technology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Earth Remote Sensing	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Ecology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Electrical Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Engineering Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Environmental & Informal Science Education	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Environmental Resource Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Environmental Science	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Flight Test Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Global Strategic Communication	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Healthcare Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Human Factors in Aeronautics	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Human Resources Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Human-Centered Design	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Industrial/Organizational Psychology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Interdisciplinary Science	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Logistics Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Logistics Management - Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Logistics	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management - Acquisition & Contract Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management - Human Resources Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management - Information Systems	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management - Logistics Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Management - Transportation Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Marine Biology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Mechanical Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Meteorology	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Ocean Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Oceanography	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Operations Research	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Organizational Behavior Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Physics	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Project Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Project Management - Information Systems	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Project Management - Operations Research	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Quality Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Software Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Space Sciences	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Space Systems	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Space Systems Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
STEM Education	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Supply Chain Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Systems Engineering	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Systems Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Systems Management - Information Systems	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Systems Management - Operations Research	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Technology Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV
Airport Development & Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Applied Aviation Safety	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Aviation Management	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Aviation Safety	MS	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Aerospace Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Applied Mathematics	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Aviation Sciences	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Behavior Analysis	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Biological Sciences	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Biomedical Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Chemical Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Chemistry	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Civil Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Computer Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Computer Science	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Electrical Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Environmental Science	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Human-Centered Design	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Industrial/Organizational Psychology	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Mechanical Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Ocean Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Oceanography	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Operations Research	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Physics	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Space Sciences	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
STEM Education	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives
Systems Engineering	PhD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score
Clinical Psychology	PsyD	Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives GRE/GMAT score GRE subject test
Graduate Studies	Senior Citizen	Transcripts
Teaching	Cert.	Transcripts