Graduate Admissions Requirements
We’re looking for smart, motivated, forward-thinking students to join our interdisciplinary, research-focused graduate programs.
You should meet the following requirements
Baccalaureate degree
You must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution of higher learning with full regional accreditation for that degree.
Program-specific admissions requirements
Select your program for specific admissions requirements.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Operations
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
- Master of Business Administration in General Management: MBA
- Master of Science in Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence: MSAA
- Master of Science in Computer Science: MSCS
- Master of Science in Educational Technology: MSET
- Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management: MSHIIM
- Master of Science in Cyber Defense: MSCD
- Master of Science in Information Systems: MSIS
Application Eligibility Restrictions for Online Students
The United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers several sanctions programs. Dakota State University cannot accept applications, enroll students, or provide educational services to individuals who are citizens of, or who reside in, countries subject to sanctions administered by OFAC. This restriction will remain in effect until such sanctions are lifted or specific authorization is obtained. These restrictions do not apply to on-campus students.
For the current list of sanctioned countries, please refer to the U.S. Department of the Treasury OFAC Sanctions Programs and Country Information. Visit the Global Compliance for Online Studies page for additional information on distance education.