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Information Systems, M.Sc.

  • Anytime
    Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration
Online
The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program prepares students to contribute to the analysis, design, development and maintenance of information systems and become effective information professionals. 

About

The curriculum is designed for students who do not have previous information systems or computing-related degrees. CMU's information systems degree program is ranked as one of the top SAP graduate programs in the nation.

Our MSIS program and courses are offered both on campus and online to better accommodate busy schedules and to make your studies more accessible, no matter where you may live or work.  

Accreditation

The MSIS program is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). 

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Information Systems
  • Communication in Professional Contexts
  • Application Development
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Database Management for Business Systems
  • Information Systems Capstone Project
  • Project Management Fundamentals

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    Online

English Language Requirements

You only need to take one of these language tests:

  • Minimum required score:

    79

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.

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  • Minimum required score:

    550

    The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.7

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited four-year university; and
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7.
  • A placement exam is not required (neither a GMAT nor a GRE).

Getting a Student Visa

This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    850 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • National Applies to you

    850 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 850 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.

  • In-State Applies to you

    596 USD/credit
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 596 USD per credit and a duration of 24 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
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Funding

Opportunities for Financial Assistance
Graduate Assistantships
  • This primary form of financial assistance for full-time or part-time graduate students provides tuition remission, a stipend, and resident tuition rates for the duration of the
  • award.
  • Each department offers its own graduate assistantships. Please check with your department for application instructions.
Graduate Fellowships
  • The College of Graduate Studies awards one-year competitive fellowships which provide tuition remission plus a stipend.
  • All applicants must submit an official copy of a current GRE or GMAT score with their application before the deadline, which is the first Monday in February. The one-year Fellowship is only for first year graduate students. It grants resident tuition rates and provides a tuition scholarship of 20 credit hours, plus a stipend of approximately $11,000.
Employment
  • A variety of jobs are available on campus, and all students may apply for campus employment after arrival on campus.

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