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Master of Science in Information Systems
Learn important skills that could help you seek leadership career opportunities* as part of South University’s Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Program. The MSIS degree is built to be a technology-focused degree that provides the opportunity to learn how to manage information and technology in the modern age of information.
No matter if your background is in business or technology, the Master in Information Systems degree is designed to meet the demands you could face as a professional. The curriculum covers important technology areas like information systems in converged networks, modern software development methodologies, business intelligence, governance, information security, and emerging technologies.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Admission Requirements
Admissions criteria for Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
Graduate Admissions - Masters level
Prospective students are required to submit the following:
- Completion of application for admission
- Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.
Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program
Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Completion of application for admission.
- A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.
For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.
For information regarding Conditional Acceptance, click here.
Course Requirements
Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Students will communicate effectively in a variety of IS professional contexts.
- Students will analyze IS problems through enterprise architecture methodologies
- Students will utilize Information Systems (IS) resources (people, processes, technology, and data) to support enterprise strategy
- Students will evaluate IS professional decisions and actions based on legal and ethical principles
Career Outlook
These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:
- Computer and Information System Managers
- Database Architects
- Software Developers
- Web and Digital Interface Designers or Managers
- Computer and Information Research Scientists
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
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