Overview

The Information Systems programme at Athabasca University provides students with a comprehensive platform to master the integration of technology and management principles. This M.Sc. degree is designed to equip graduates with the advanced skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern IT landscape. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications in various organisational contexts.

Why Information Systems at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University offers a distinctive online learning environment that allows students to specialise in diverse areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and Health Informatics. The programme is recognised for its interdisciplinary approach, bridging the gap between computer science and software engineering. Students benefit from a flexible structure that supports full-time professionals while providing access to expert academic advising and a robust digital community.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 2271 per module
National fee: CAD 2026 per module

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of foundational and core modules designed to deepen technical expertise. Modules may include:

Systems Development with Emerging Technology
Object Structure and Programming
Organizational Behavior in Information Systems
Survey of Computing and Information Systems
Enterprise Information Management
Enterprise Computer Networks
Project Management for Information Systems
Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues in Information Technology
Research Methods in Information Systems

Careers with Information Systems

Graduates of the Information Systems programme are prepared for high-level roles across industry, government, and academia. The advanced training in data analytics and systems design enables alumni to pursue diverse career paths. Common graduate destinations and roles include:

Information Systems Manager
IT Project Manager
Systems Architect
Data Scientist
Software Quality Assurance Manager
Security Analyst
Enterprise Information Manager
Educational Technologist
Bioinformatics Specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems Development With Emerging Technology

Information Technology Hardware and Software

Object Structure and Programming

Operations Management

Organizational Behavior in Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

30 or 39 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

Information Systems

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General requirements

We believe in education and learning opportunities for everyone. That’s why Athabasca University programs are made to work for our students regardless of level of experience, previous grades or degrees.
It’s our priority to ensure that our post-secondary online education is accessible and flexible, so our admission policy accepts undergraduate students to a program as long as they pass the minimum age restriction of 16 years of age.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

2271 CAD / module

≈ 2271 CAD / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2026 CAD / module

≈ 2026 CAD / module

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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