A master's degree in one of the following fields or a closely related field: Information and Computer Sciences Library and Information Science Business Administration Communications Knowledge of computing. Proficiency in English. If you are not a U.S. citizen and did not receive your Masters' degree from an English speaking institution, then a TOEFL score of at least 100 iBT (600 PBT) is required. A master’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better Demonstrated potential for conducting independent research. Recent GRE or GMAT scores.