Requirements

Requirements for Application and Admission
To successfully apply and be admitted to the Distance Learning Global Master's Degree in Knowledge Management program, you must provide verification that you have satisfied the following:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher; OR
  
  If undergraduate GPA is below 3.0., a passing score (50th percentile or higher) in the verbal section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE); OR
  
  A master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Successful completion of a university-level course in Statistical Probability and Interpretation, or comparable on-the-job training.

• Two to five years (or more) work experience in an organizational setting.

• Appropriate computer equipment and software that at least meets the minimum technical requirements listed below.

• For International Students: If you do not have a bachelor’s degree from a post secondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction, you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 on the paper exam or 213 on the computer-based exam is required for application.

• A short phone interview may be conducted with each applicant to clarify application information.

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1. Complete 36 semester units as prescribed in the program with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
2. Attain a passing score on the Writing Proficiency Exam.
3. Complete all required coursework with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
4. Apply to graduate by submitting the Master's Degree and Diploma Application to Admissions and Records (you will receive assistance with this from a DL staff member).

Technology Requirements
Participants need their own computers (Windows or Mac) meeting the following specific hardware and software requirements, and Internet access on a high-speed connection such as DSL, cable, or faster. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) must be reliable and provide live technical support. Antivirus software such as Symantec Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee, or a comparable antivirus package is also required.

Minimum Requirements for Windows:
• High-speed Internet connection
• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
• Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007
• Camtasia Studio 5
• Internet Explorer and/or Mozilla Firefox web browser
• Most current version of Flash Player
• Most current version of Acrobat Reader
• Up-to-date anti-virus software
• 1.5 GHz Processor
• 1 GB RAM for XP or Vista Home Basic
• 2 GB RAM for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• 128 MB of graphics memory for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• Screen resolution set to 1024x768 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• USB or Firewire Web Cam (Logitech recommended)
• USB headset (Logitech recommended)
• Accessible USB ports to plug in USB flash drive, webcam, headset, etc.

Minimum Requirements for Intel-based Mac:
• High-speed Internet connection
• Mac OS X operating system (version 10.5)
• Boot Camp running Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
• Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 for Windows or 2008 for Mac
• Camtasia Studio 5 for Windows
• Safari web browser
• Most current version of Flash Player
• Most current version of Acrobat Reader
• Up-to-date anti-virus software
• 1.5 GHz Processor
• 1 GB RAM for XP or Vista Home Basic
• 2 GB RAM for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• 128 MB of graphics memory for Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate
• Screen resolution set to 1024x768 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• Built-in, USB,.or Firewire Web Cam (iSight recommended)
• USB headset (Logitech recommended)
• Accessible USB ports to plug in USB flash drive, webcam, headset, etc.