Overview

This Master of Science in Information Science at Pennsylvania State University will help you:

Prepare for a career in data visualization, security, cloud computing and storage, and more.

Learn essential technical and leadership skills.
Partner with alumni and local employers on relevant projects while fostering industry connections, networking, and job opportunities.
Navigate problems that span a variety of industries.
Immerse yourself in small classes and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and classmates who are business professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.

Engage with faculty actively involved in key research areas like blockchain, applied machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), smart services, smart systems, cybersecurity, data mining, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Career Opportunities

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of computer and information research scientists is projected to grow 21% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

In the 2020-21 academic year, our students reported an average salary of $98,000.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Information Systems Architecture

IT Systems Seminar

Data Mining

Business Process Management and Integration

Web Security and Privacy

Enterprise Integration

Database Design Concepts

Information Technology Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data View 482 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who have a baccalaureate degree in information systems, information science or other quantitative, scientific, or business discipline and those with experience in information technology will be considered for admission to the programme.

Students should have earned at least a 3.00 junior/senior average(on a 4.00 scale) in their baccalaureate programme.

Submit scores from the general portions of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Three letters of reference

A one-three page personal statement of relevant experience and goals

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48760 USD / year

≈ 48760 USD / year
Out-of-State

48760 USD / year

≈ 48760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28966 USD / year

≈ 28966 USD / year

Additional Details

Part-time fee:

Pennsylvania residents: $1,207
Out-of-state residents and students holding visas: $2,032

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Science.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

University Park

Funding

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