GPA: Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required; competitive candidates often have ≥3.2–3.5.
Bachelor’s degree: Preferably in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or CS; strong math/physics background is essential.
Required courses equivalent to: CMPE 212 (Digital Design), CMPE 306 (Circuit Theory), CMPE 310, CMPE 314 (Electronic Circuits), CMPE 315 (VLSI), CMSC 341 (Data Structures), CMSC 411 (Computer Architecture).
Additional math prerequisites (calculus, probability, linear algebra).
If background is weak, completing missing courses before or during program is advised 
