The requirements for each of the programs and degrees are mapped in the following table.
| Degree | Requirements | B.S./M.S. (IMB) | Professional M.S. | Ph.D./M.S. | Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Entry | CMU undergraduate with 3.0 GPA | B.S. Degree | B.S. Degree | M.S. Degree |
| M.S. | Courses | Yes | Yes | Optional | |
| Report | Optional | ||||
| Ph.D. | Courses | 8 | 4 (external M.S.) or 8 (CMU M.S.) | ||
| Breadth requirement | Yes | Yes | |||
| Graduate progress review | Yes | Yes | |||
| Qualifying examinations | Within 6 semesters | Within 3 semesters | |||
| Prospectus | Yes | Yes | |||
| Teaching internship | Yes | Yes | |||
| Thesis and defense | Yes | Yes | |||