Masters of Advanced Study in Integrated Circuits Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences UC Berkeley
MAS-IC ADMISSION 2014
Program Description
Application Deadline: September 1 Decisions Sent: October/November
The Masters of Advanced Study in Integrated Circuits
Classes Begin: January 2015
(MAS-IC) is an online parttime degree program focused on developing an in-depth and advanced knowledge in the field of Integrated Circuits,
1. Prepare your required materials.
including but not restricted to
GRE Scores - All three sections of the GRE are required for applicants with a degree from a non-English speaking institution or not currently working in the US. The GRE is highly recommended (but not required) for domestic applicants. Take the exam between January
the digital, mixed-signal and
2010 and August 2014. Send your scores electronically to Institution Code 4833.
radio-frequency domains. The part-time program is targeted
versity, then you need to take the TOEFL or IELTS exam. Take the exam between January
to working professionals who
2013 and August 2014. Send your scores electronically to Institution Code 4833.
are seeking to advance their careers by getting in-depth
Personal History Statement - What from your past made you decide to go into this field? And how will your personal history help you succeed in this program and your future goals?
3 Letters of Recommendation - Mixture of academic and industry letters is ideal. They should include details about your goals, accomplishments, technical and leadership skills, academic work, etc. We suggest to give your recommenders a few weeks to write your
February 12, 2014, 12:15-1pm March 12, 2014, 3:15-4pm
letters and upload them as PDFs through the link (provided from your online application).
April 14, 2014, 9:15-10am May 12, 2014, 3:15-4pm
Statement of Purpose - Why are you applying for this program? What will you do during this degree program? What do you want to do after and how will this help you?
state-of-the-art knowledge.
Info Session Webinars
Proof of English Proficiency - If your previous degree is from a non-English speaking uni-
Unofficial Transcripts - Please do not mail transcripts. Simply upload unofficial transcripts
June 20, 2014, 12:15-1pm
as PDFs through the online application. Transcripts not in English or Spanish must be trans-
July 17, 2014, 3:15-4pm
lated prior to uploading to the application.
August 13, 2014, 3:15-4pm
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2. Complete the online application.
Start your application through this link and fill in each relevant page.
Upload the materials above, and send the recommender links several weeks prior to the application deadline to give your recommenders time to submit their letters by September 1.
Jennifer Gardner JennG@eecs.berkeley.edu 510.643.8107
eecs.berkeley.edu/MASIC
Enter your exam scores into the application. It is fine for us to receive your official scores electronically after the deadline as long as we have your scores in the application.
3. Pay the application fee (waivers available). 4. Submit your online application before the deadline of September 1, 2014.