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University of California – Los Angeles - M.S. in Engineering with Computer

Networking Certificate
I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
In this program you can earn a Master of Science in Engineering degree with the
same program of study as in our departmental programs, with the same courses, same
instructors, and same grading standards as on campus. You can also participate in one
or several of our certificate programs by completing certain course sequences. These
represent specialized areas of study offered by departments, or broader school wide
areas of study such as systems engineering. The MS Engineering degree also offers
the flexibility to build your own program of study to best suit your professional needs.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/
Master of Science in Engineering – Computer Networking
Three undergraduate elective courses complement the basic background of the
undergraduate CS degree with concepts in security, sensors and wireless
communications. The Graduate courses expose the students to key applications and
research areas in the network and distributed systems field. They probe different
applications domains, including: wireless mobile networks, security, network
management, distributed P2P systems, and multimedia applications. From this
selection, a total of nine courses are required for the M.S. degree, including a
minimum of five graduate courses.
Time-to-Degree
Students are expected to complete the degree within two academic years and one
quarter, including two summer sessions. The maximum time allowed in this program
is three academic years (nine quarters), excluding summer sessions.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/computer-networking/

II. DEADLINE
Students can be admitted to the program either Fall or Spring term. Application
deadline for Fall Term is May 15th, Spring Term deadline is January 15th. The area
director of your chosen area will be your faculty advisor. Please contact the area
director with questions about the technical content and pre-requisites needed.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/admissions/

III.ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Our admission criteria are based on undergraduate GPA in an ABET accredited
science or engineering program together with other evidence of your ability to
succeed in highly technical graduate courses. This includes factors such as work
experience in the chosen area of study, and graduate courses completed with good
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grades in the chosen area of study.
You may take our on-line courses through University Extension (UNEX), even if
you are not in the degree program. Up to two UNEX courses can be transferred into
the degree program if you later decide to apply and are admitted to the degree
program. Please see the UNEX tab for more information about enrolling.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/admissions/
Admissions Criteria
The minimal requirements for admission to any graduate program at UCLA are:
1. A Bachelor degree
2. A GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work
3. GRE test Scores. (Can be waived for well qualified applicants)
4. TOEFL/ELST (Required for International applicants).
In addition to the UCLA requirements, the MS Engineering Online Program
requires
 A degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics,
chemistry, or the equivalent.
 A GPA above the UCLA minimum threshold
 Alternatively, if your GPA is very close to the UCLA threshold please
provide
 Strong GRE Scores (can be waived for well qualified applicants)
 Strong letters of recommendation addressing your work experience in the
area
 or Strong grades in graduate courses within the chosen area of study (A-
or better)
Application Evaluation:
The faculty associated with the applicant’s chosen area-of-study (specialization)
generally evaluate applicants based upon:
1. The applicant’s course work in courses related to the chosen area-of-study
2. The applicant’s work experience in relation to the chosen area-of-study
3. The applicant’s Statement of Purpose
4. The applicant’s recommendations.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/application-and-admissions-information/
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/msol/hybrid_flyer_20140310.pdf
English Requirements
Any applicant whose first language is not English must certify proficiency in
English when applying to UCLA. Such applicants must submit scores received on the
TOEFL or the IELTS as part of their application.
Minimum TOEFL & IELTS Scores
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A TOEFL score of at least 560 on the paper and pencil test or 220 on the
computer based test is the minimum required for applicants to graduate programs at
UCLA; some majors may require higher scores as noted in Departmental Information.
 For the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT), the following are minimum
passing scores for each section and the minimum total passing score:
 Writing: 25
 Speaking: 24
 Reading: 21
 Listening: 17
 Total minimum passing score: 87
 An IELTS overall band score of at least 7.0 is the minimum required.
Applications are not considered complete without the test scores. Please note
that TOEFL scores are considered valid for only two years, and that if several scores
are submitted, only the most recent is considered.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/test-requirements/

IV. PROCESS & MAILING ADDRESS

1. Begin the UCLA Application Process
 When applying to the online program please choose major ENGINEERING-
MS Online
2. The non-refundable application fee ($90.00 for U.S. citizens and Permanent
Residents; $110.00 for all other applicants) can be paid by credit card or, if
necessary, by check.
3. Transcripts
 While you may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts as part of your
application, the following are required:
 One official copy of your transcripts should be sent directly from the
registrars of the academic institutions you have attended (beyond secondary
school or community college), or you may request official copies and send
them yourself to the academic department to which you are applying. Please
note that submitted records become the property of the University and cannot
be returned.
 If you are a university/college senior, do not wait for senior-year grades
before submitting your application and transcript.
 UCLA undergraduates please note: You do not need to submit official copies
of UCLA transcripts.
 Should I upload a transcript from the community college I attended?
Only if your work at the community college is directly related (e.g., prerequisite
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coursework) to the program to which you are applying. In that case, upload the
transcript into the Supporting Documents section. If your community college
coursework transferred to your bachelor’s degree, don’t upload anything from
your community college.
4. General GRE scores.
 Be sure to list the GRE institution code for UCLA R4837. GRE department
codes can be found on the GRE website or by contacting prospective
departments. If ETS has not assigned a major code to your proposed area of
study, instruct them to send your score to your specific department. Please note
that Graduate Admissions/Student Academic Services has no provision for
forwarding scores.
5. Statement of Purpose
6. Two letters of Recommendation. Note* When filling out the Application and
choosing a recommendation type, please choose Graduate Division.
 You will be asked to enter the names and emails of your recommenders in the
application.
 Please note that applicants are not permitted to inspect letters of
recommendation in their UCLA files. If you are admitted to UCLA and enroll,
you may then have access to your letters of recommendation unless you
previously waived the right of access on the form.
7. TOEFL/IELTS scores (Required for International applicants)
 TOEFL scores should be sent to your major department, be sure to list the
TOEFL institution code for UCLA 4837. IELTS scores should be sent to your
major department and the Graduate Division.
Mailing Address:
MS in Engineering Online Program
University of California – Los Angeles
7440 Boelter Hall
BOX 951601
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1601 USA
Phone: (310) 825-6542
Fax: (310) 825-3081
E-mail: admissions@msengrol.seas.ucla.edu
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/application-and-admissions-information/
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/admissions/
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/test-requirements/
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/faq/
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/research-requirements/
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https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/materials-to-be-uploaded-or-sent-to-the-
departmentprogramschool/
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/international-applicants/

V. SOP/ESSAY/WRITING SAMPLE
Statement of Purpose
Describe your purpose in applying for graduate study. In particular, describe the
relationship between your chosen area-of-study and your current or future
employment. Include any additional information that may aid in the evaluation of
your preparation for graduate study at UCLA.
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/application-and-admissions-information/
Please state your purpose in applying for graduate study. Describe your scholarly
and research area(s) of interest, experiences that contributed to your preparation in the
field, and your plans for your future occupation or profession. Briefly describe
experiences that have prepared you for advanced study or research, and provide any
additional information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your
preparation and aptitude for graduate study at UCLA. If you are applying for a
research masters or doctoral program, you are encouraged to indicate specific research
interests and potential faculty mentors.
(Guidelines from the Online Application Form)

VI. ADDITIONAL NOTE FOR INT’L APPLICANT

Submitting your international transcripts
When applying to a UCLA graduate program, each international applicant is
required to submit to that program official records from all academic institutions she
or he attended.
Official records are defined as original documents issued by the institution—not
photocopies—which bear the actual signature of the Registrar and the seal of the
issuing institution. If you have attended more than one institution, separate official
records should be submitted by each institution.
If your academic record cannot be replaced, obtain a properly certified copy.
Keep the original for yourself! Never send a document to UCLA that cannot be
replaced; submitted records become the property of the University, and we cannot
return them to you.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/international-applicants/
Required Academic Records
Official Records
Although the application enables applicants to upload an unofficial copy of their
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academic records, all applicants are required to submit to the major
department official records from each academic institution attended.
Official records are defined as original documents issued by the institution which
bear the actual signature of the Registrar — not a photocopy — and the seal of the
issuing institution. Do not, however, under any circumstances, send the original of an
academic record which cannot be replaced; obtain a properly certified copy instead.
Official electronic transcripts should be directed to the email address of the
major department.
If you have attended more than one institution, separate official records should
be submitted by each institution.
International Requirements
All official academic records must show the dates of enrollment; the subjects or
courses taken, together with the units of credit or time allotted to each subject and, if
rank is determined, rank in the total class or group. The records must also include a
complete description of the institution’s grading scale or other standard of evaluation.
Maximum and minimum marks and the steps between them must be indicated.
Unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the
institution, the official records in their original language must be submitted with an
authorized, complete, and exact English translation.
Evidence of conferral of all degrees, diplomas, or professional titles must be
submitted to the major department. This evidence may be in the form of officially
certified copies of the actual diploma, or entries on official records or official
statements from granting institutions. In all cases, the statement must include the
exact, original title of the degree and the date of its formal conferral (month and year).
Certificates of completion of required courses, or of degree examinations, cannot
be accepted as evidence that the degree was granted. Degree diplomas showing month
and year of award should be issued prior to the beginning of the term applied for.
Students applying from countries where “Excellent, Very Good, Good, Pass”
marks are given on examinations must present an academic record with at least a
“Very Good” general rating.
International students who hold three-year ordinary pass degrees, or who hold
professional diplomas in accounting, business, librarianship, social work, physical
education, health education and so on, or four-year degrees, diplomas or higher
certificates from technical, vocational or postsecondary specialized schools
are not eligible for graduate admission.
Applicants holding membership in professional associations such as Institutes of
Chartered Accountants or Institutes of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are
not qualified for graduate standing unless they also hold recognized university-level
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degrees or titles.
Requirements by Country or Educational System
Applicants who have studied in the following countries or educational systems
should take note of the requirements listed for each country or educational system.
China
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall scholastic
achievement of 80 on a 100 point scale. Records should include the official
transcripts, university graduation certificate and the Ministry of Education degree
certificate/diploma. All records should be submitted in the original language with
official English translation.
Taiwan
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (at least four years in most fields).
Official academic records should show numerical grades. If the institution has
converted from numerical to letter grades, a conversion chart should also be
submitted.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/required-academic-records/
English Requirements
If your first language is not English, you must certify proficiency in English
when you apply to UCLA. If you are admitted, you may also be required to confirm
your proficiency upon arrival.
Submit your scores from the TOEFL or the IELTS as part of your application.
Your test results can help you determine whether you are prepared to undertake
graduate study conducted in English before making extensive plans for graduate study
in the U.S.
Meeting UCLA’s English Language Requirement
Applicants who hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from a university located in
the United States or in another country in which English is both the primary spoken
language of daily life (e.g., Australia, Barbados, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New
Zealand, United Kingdom) and the medium of instruction, or who have completed at
least two years of full-time study at such an institution, are exempted from both
the TOEFL/IELTS requirement and the English as a Second Language Placement
Examination (ESLPE). Please be sure to include such information in your application.
Minimum IELTS & TOEFL Scores
 Your IELTS overall band score should be at least 7.0. 7.0 is the minimum
required.
 Your TOEFL score on the paper and pencil test must be at least 560 or at
least 87 on the internet-based test. These scores represent
the minimum required for applicants to graduate programs at UCLA. Some
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of our majors may require higher scores as noted in Departmental
Information.
 For the internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iBT), the following are the minimum
scores for each section:
 Writing: 25
 Speaking: 24
 Reading: 21
 Listening: 17
Please note that these minimum section scores help you judge your English
language ability in different areas.
Your applications is not complete without the test scores.
TOEFL scores should be sent to your major department. Be sure to list the
TOEFL institution code for UCLA 4837.
Ask IELTS to send your scores to your major department and the Graduate
Division.
Foreign language ability can fade quickly, so please note that TOEFL and IELTS
scores are considered valid for only two years. If you took the examination multiple
times, only the most recent score is considered.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/english-requirements/
Visa Procedure
Information about obtaining I-20 or DS2019 documents will be made available
to admitted applicants by the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars.
Admitted applicants requiring a DS2019 for a J1 visa should contact the program to
which they have been admitted to submit the request.
U.S. immigration law requires that international applicants, if admitted, show
documented evidence that sufficient funds to cover all tuition, fees, transportation,
and living expenses are available for the first year of their studies at UCLA. This must
be proved before a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS2019) for a visa can be issued.
The I-20 form is issued to admitted applicants who apply, and are qualified, for
an F-1 (student) visa, after they submit a Statement of Intent to Register accepting
admission at UCLA.
The DS2019 form is issued to admitted applicants who apply, and are qualified
for, a J-1 visa, after they submit a Statement of Intent to Register accepting admission
at UCLA. J-1 (exchange visitor) status is appropriate for students whose programs of
study are substantially funded by the U.S. government, their home government, an
international or nonprofit organization, or UCLA.
Since the University cannot assume financial responsibility for its students, U.S.
government regulations require that we be satisfied that entering students have
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sufficient funds to meet all expenses while at UCLA.
The budget for tuition, fees and living expenses for nine months beginning with
the Fall 2014 was in excess of $57,000 for a graduate academic program; the budget
for professional programs may be considerably more than that amount.
Be aware that all fees and expenses are subject to change; it is best to plan to
have additional funding well beyond the minimum.
Unless you have been officially notified in writing of an award from the
department or the Graduate Division, do not expect any financial support from
UCLA. Teaching assistantships, graduate student research appointments, fellowships
and stipends, as well as tuition fellowships, are not guaranteed for the full academic
year or for subsequent years of study, unless stated in writing.
A student on a student visa cannot accept off-campus employment at any time
during the first year in the U.S. Spouses of F-1 visa holders (F-2) are not allowed to
work under any circumstances.
Students transferring from another U.S. college or university must request a
transfer to UCLA from their current school, and must also complete Immigration and
Naturalization Service requirements before the end of the second week of their first
term at UCLA. To comply, students must report to the Dashew Center for
International Students and Scholars and bring a letter from the former school
indicating that the student maintained visa status and is eligible to transfer to UCLA.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/visa-procedures/
Fees for Self-Supporting Programs 2015-16
Master of Science in Engineering Online Program (M.S.)
All students (course fee) $3,850
http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/Fees/selfsupporting.htm#Anchor-Engineering-44867
Room & Board $ 13,932
Books & Supplies $ 1,911
Transportation $ 1,650
Personal $ 2,481
Health Insurance $ 3,200
Loan Fees $ 534
Document Fee $80
TOTAL: $23,788
http://www.financialaid.ucla.edu/Prospective-Student/Cost-of-Attendance#10574452-
accordion-2015-2016-undergraduate-and-graduate-budgets

VII. OTHER
Will the degree or the transcripts from the online program state “Masters Online”?
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Each student’s transcript will list courses by department name and course
number, in the same manner as they are for the on-campus programs. The transcript’s
degree designation will read “Master of Science in Engineering” and, because of
equivalency, there will be no mention of “online.”
http://www.msol.ucla.edu/faq/
Review and Notification
Submitted application materials are reviewed by faculty admissions committees
in each major program who select the best qualified applicants. These admissions
committees base recommendations for admission upon a careful comparison of
applications, and this may take considerable time. Diversity, Inclusion and
Admissions, therefore, cannot guarantee that the applicant will receive a response,
favorable or unfavorable, on or before any specific date. The applicant, moreover,
should not construe a lack of response as an intention to act favorably on the
application.
Shortly after receiving your application, Diversity, Inclusion and Admissions
sends an acknowledgment via email. Applicants should expect to receive an email
acknowledgment within 72 hours of submitting the online application.
If you do not receive an email acknowledgment within a reasonable amount of
time (five to seven days), please review your online application to be sure the
submission process was completed. Please also be sure to check your “junk” email
box, in case UCLA’s email was diverted there by your spam filter. If you still have not
received the acknowledgment email, please contact onlineapphelp@grad.ucla.edu in
case there is a minor problem with your application data.
When a decision is made, applicants receive an email, directing them to the
Graduate Division’s application site and the option Decision Status. Applicants sign in
using the email address used to create their application account (not the User Name)
and their application password to read the official decision letter.
If admitted, the conditions of admission and information and instructions
concerning registration (via a link to the Statement of Intent to Register and a
Statement of Legal Residence) will be included as part of the offer of admission letter,
which can be printed out from the Graduate Division site. (International applicants:
please read Visa Procedures/Financial Verification.)
Only official notification from the dean of the Graduate Division constitutes
approval of admission.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/research-requirements/
Application Decisions Announced - Check Decision Status
We announce decisions for fall applications starting in February and continuing
through Summer. Each program has a different review period that follows its
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admission deadline. For questions about decisions and offers of financial support,
contact your program directly.
https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/