Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions about Graduate Studies
What are the admission requirements for the graduate program?
The basic admission standards are the same as those for other graduate programs at Tennessee Technological University. For a detailed explanation, visit our Departmental Overview page.
What is the focus of the program?
The program focuses on Internet-Based Computing and its applications in different disciplines, thereby providing a distinctive learning experience for our graduates and preparing them for computer and Internet-based jobs in various industries.
What are the graduate courses offered by the department?
A complete listing of courses currently offered by the department is available on our Departmental Overview page.
Is financial assistance available? If so, who would qualify for such assistance?
Yes. To be considered, all application materials (including all official test scores, letters of recommendation, admissions application, and transcripts) must arrive at the department before the application deadlines.
You may qualify for either a teaching or research assistantship. At this time, all teaching assistantships are given to Computer Science majors attending classes at TTU. Prospective students are welcome to apply, but these positions are very rarely offered to potential new students. Research Assistant (RA) positions are selected by the individual professors from their current students.
You may qualify for either a teaching or research assistantship. At this time, all teaching assistantships are given to Computer Science majors attending classes at TTU. Prospective students are welcome to apply, but these positions are very rarely offered to potential new students. Research Assistant (RA) positions are selected by the individual professors from their current students.
What are the current research areas of the faculty members from your department?
A table listing faculty research interests is available in the research portion of our web site.