Both the MBA Program in the College of Business Administration and the M.S. in Computer Science Program in the Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering must accept students applying to the dual degree program for admission. Prospective dual degree students should apply first to the M.S. in Computer Science degree program. After receiving admission to the M.S. in Computer Science degree program and completing a minimum of 12 semester hours towards the M.S. degree, students interested in the MS/MBA Dual Degree program should contact the Director of Academic Affairs, Graduate Business Education for admission to the MBA portion of the Dual Degree. Eligibility for the dual degree program is based upon good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0) in the M.S. in Computer Science program and approval from their respective Seaver College academic advisor. The preferred start term for the MBA portion of the Dual Degree program is the fall term.
The M.S. in Computer Science degree program application is online at: https://graduatestudies.lmu.edu/apply/
Applicants must submit:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Statement of Intent (approximately 1.5 pages) describing the candidate’s background, career goals, and interest in the program
- Essay discussing how the two degrees fit into applicant’s career development
The undergraduate preparation of all applicants, regardless of their previous degrees, should include the following subject areas:
- CMSI 1010 Computer Programming and Laboratory
- CMSI 2120 Data Structures and Applications
- CMSI 2210 Computer Systems Organization
and at least one of the following:
- CMSI 3510 Operating Systems
- CMSI 3520 Database Systems
- EECE 3140 Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems
These courses need not be taken at Loyola Marymount University. However, the student should make certain that courses taken elsewhere satisfy the above requirements. Applicants who do not have adequate background in Computer Science might be required to take additional undergraduate courses.
Coursework required as part of terms of admission may not be waived.