To be considered for admissions, the CIS program requires that applicants have the following background:

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.
Demonstrated potential for conducting independent research.
Recent GRE or GMAT scores.
Graduate Division Requirements
The Graduate Division has its own requirements in addition to those of the CIS program. These include but are not limited to:

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education.
Above average academic performance, as demonstrated by a B (3.0) average or its equivalent for undergraduate and graduate course work.