Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Mathematics is required.
Minimum GPA requirement: 3.0 / 4.0 (Engineering School requires a departmental GPA of at least 2.7, though a competitive 3.0+ is expected).
Prerequisite coursework typically includes:
Data Structures & Algorithms
Core Computer Science fundamentals (often CSE 501N/CSE 502N equivalents)
Computer architecture or systems
Mathematics (probability, linear algebra)
Signals or engineering core
One advanced elective in areas like embedded systems, machine learning, or networking.