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Graduate Admissions

The graduate programs in technology each have specific admissions requirements. Please review the requirements for the program in which you are interested.

Unconditional Admission

  • Unconditional admission will be based on the following criteria and documentation:
  • Successful candidates for graduate admission include promising applicants who (1) have earned baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities of recognized standing, (2) have completed studies equivalent to those required of Purdue University baccalaureate recipients, and (3) have earned a B or better average in their undergraduate major.
  • Appropriate experience as documented in a resume.
  • A goal statement from the applicant commensurate with the program proposal and faculty strengths.
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
  • Online Application – Purdue University Graduate School Electronic Application

Students who do not meet the requirements for unconditional admission may be considered for conditional admission.

Conditional Admission

The GRE is not required for the MS Technology degree, but may be considered for those applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA for unconditional admission.

International Students

There are additional requirements for international students. International students are encouraged to work through International Student Services.

International applicants must submit:

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
  • Two (2) official true and attested copies of academic transcripts from all universities listed on your application, with true and attested English translations.
    • One will need to be uploaded to your application and the other forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office. In most cases, the Graduate School will not accept a 3-year baccalaureate degree. The Graduate School will also require your original diploma or grant of degree, and a true and attested English translation of your diploma or grant of degree.
  • TOEFL scores: Official copy of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum required score. For the TOEFL, the minimum required score is 550 paper, 213 computer-based, or 80 Internet based.
    • In addition to the overall required score, applicants must also meet the following required minimum scores: reading, 19; listening , 14; speaking, 18; writing, 18.For IELTS, the minimum overall band score requirement is 6.5.
    • In addition to the overall band score requirement, applicants must also meet the following required minimum scores: reading – 6.5; listening – 6.0; speaking – 6.0; and writing – 5.5.The TOEFL and IELTS scores must be no more than 24 months old at the time the application credentials are reviewed.
    • Our school code for all standardized tests is #001638

Recommendation Letters

Three (3) letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.  The application will request the names and email addresses of those from whom you are requesting a recommendation.  The application will forward a recommendation form to them automatically, and the completed form will be submitted directly back into the application.

All documentation should be uploaded directly to the application.

All official English Proficiency test scores and official transcripts should be sent directly to:

Graduate Studies Office
2200 169th Street, Lawshe 242
Hammond, IN  46323

Unconditional Admissions

Unconditional admission will be based on the following criteria and documentation:

  • Successful candidates for graduate admission include promising applicants who
    • have earned baccalaureate degrees from colleges or universities of recognized standing,
    • have completed studies equivalent to those required of Purdue University baccalaureate recipients, and
    • have earned a B or better average in their undergraduate major.
  • Appropriate experience as documented in a resume.
  • A goal statement from the applicant commensurate with the program proposal and faculty strengths.
  • Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
  • Online Application – Purdue University Graduate School Electronic Application found here.

Students who do not meet the requirements for unconditional admission may be considered for conditional admission.

Conditional Admissions

Conditional students must submit:

The GRE is not required for the MS Technology degree, but may be considered for those applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA for unconditional admission.

Recommendation Letters

Three (3) letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.   A form can be found here.

Submit transcripts and admissions materials directly to:

Mohammad A. Zahraee, Associate Dean
techgrad@pnw.edu
219-989-2966
Office: Anderson, Room 230

Mailing Address:
College of Technology
Purdue University Northwest
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094

Program Intro

The instructor led, online format lets you to learn at your convenience and earn your Six Sigma for Business and Industry graduate certificate online in six months with Purdue University Northwest! Boost your career by leading teams to facilitate change and incorporating Lean Six Sigma to meet business objectives.

From optimizing product and process development to evaluating productivity, our sequence of courses will help you master process thinking to identify inputs that control ultimate output.

Curriculum Overview

This 12-credit graduate certificate will lead students in communicating using Lean Six Sigma terminology throughout the organization. Credit for the four graduate courses (12 credit hours) can be applied toward a PNW Master of Science in Technology.

Admissions Requirements

  • B.S. from an accredited technology program or related fields
  • Knowledge of statistics

Connect with Our Advisors

Start the Application Process

Have questions? Contact Graduate Program Coordinator Mary Rose Sicinski at maryrose@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2966.

Program Intro

A Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate will prepare you for real-world challenges with in-depth instruction on topics such as digital forensics, database management security and biometrics.

Learning Objectives

  • Comprehend the principles of information assurance and be proficient in penetration testing methodologies and skills
  • Analyze system security vulnerabilities and business security risks
  • create information security plan to prevent, respond, and mitigate security risk through the development and implementation of security policies, security controls, and business continuity and disaster recovery plans

Admissions Requirements

  • B.S. from an accredited technology program or related fields
  • Knowledge of computer information systems

Connect with Our Advisors

Start the Application Process

Have questions? Contact Graduate Program Coordinator Mary Rose Sicinski at maryrose@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2966.