Applicants will have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or a recognized university from abroad.

A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
A TOEFL score of 80 or better (internet exam) OR IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.5 or better OR Duolingo of 120 or better. The English exam is waived for students whose native (first) language is English or earned a degree from a U.S. institution. Please email gradschool@uab.edu to request such a waiver.
The following courses, or their equivalents, are required of all applicants before they can apply to this program:

CS 103: Introduction to Computer Science in Python (waived for applicants with two years of working experience in the computing/IT field). Any Introduction to Programming course that uses a 3rd generation programming language such as Java, C/C++, Basic, and Pascal, can be counted as an equivalent of this course.
CS 203: Object-Oriented Programming
CS 303: Algorithms and Data Structures
A mathematics background equivalent to two terms of calculus (differential and integral calculus) is also required. Online equivalents of these prerequisites may be acceptable, if they provide the same (or more) coverage. You can learn more about these courses in the UAB Undergraduate Catalog.

CS 355/555: Probability and Statistics in Computer Science is also required but can be taken after the student is admitted. It may be taken at the 500 level and counted toward the MSDS degree.