Degree Requirements

To earn the MSBDS or MSIBS degree the following must be met:

1. Successful completion of the 42 credit hours required for the degree;
   

   MSBDS	MSIBS
   33 credits of required core course work	30 credits of required course work
   6 credits of Internship or Mentored Research	3 credits of Internship
   3 credits of elective course work	6 credits of Mentored Research or elective course work
   Fall, Year 1 – Python weekly lectures (content under preparation). Lecture series is a 0-credit program requirement.	3 credits of elective course work

2. Meeting the minimum cumulative GPA requirement of a 3.0 GPA or better;
3. Earning a “B” or better in all core courses. All other courses require a minimum grade of “C” or a passing grade in Pass/Fail courses;
4. Completion of the Intent to Graduate form submitted by the required deadline;
5. In the case of part-time students, all degree requirements must be completed within a three years of matriculation.