Admission & Application Requirements

Undergraduate (B.Sc. or equivalent) in engineering, computer science, physical science or applied mathematics – REQUIRED
1 to 3 years of practical experience in industry, government or research laboratory – PREFERRED
Standardized Test Completion

General GRE – REQUIRED
Institution code: 2074
Department code: 0402
TOEFL / IELTS (Foreign Students only) – REQUIRED
Institution code: 4256
Department code: 78
Application Materials

Résumé – REQUIRED
Statement of Purpose (1 to 2 pages) – REQUIRED
Undergraduate/Graduate (as applicable) Transcripts – REQUIRED
Letters of Recommendation (3 – REQUIRED)
The next application period will be approximately from early September to mid-December 2018; accepted & enrolled students would begin in Fall 2019.

Applications must be submitted electronically. More information is available via the School of Computer Science’s Admissions FAQ.

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Robotic Systems Development (MRSD) is an advanced graduate degree with a focus on technical and business skills. The program is designed for recent college graduates or practicing professionals who wish to enter the robotics and automation field as practitioners in the commercial sector. MRSD aims to teach the multidisciplinary skills needed to succeed in industry.

The MRSD curriculum provides a broad education in the sciences and technologies of robotics, reinforces theory through hands-on laboratory projects and exposes students to practical business principles and skills. The unique curriculum allows students to work as a team towards practical system-level robotics development and integration projects. Key business concepts and practices in the curriculum include technology planning, product conceptualization and development, team management, project management, prototyping, production, marketing, and sales.