Master of Science in Information Systems

Program features

Build cutting-edge skills

Bridges technology and business with a curriculum covering big data, predictive analytics, AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, IT, and more.

Advance your career in IT

Spans the breadth of IT, from hands-on experience with web services to high-level strategy

Transform your organization

Shows how IT can drive an organization’s success in the global marketplace

STEM-designated curriculum

Notes a STEM-designation, offering an Optional Practical Training STEM Extension benefit.

After five years at a major IT company, Kelsey O’Neill needed advanced business and technology skills to accelerate her career. As a student in the Master of Science in Information Systems program, she is already harnessing business skills taught in the classroom to take a professional leap forward.

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665 average GMAT score
3.35 average undergraduate GPA
50 percent female / 50 percent male
1.1 average years of full-time work experience
4 percent of students from U.S.

*Fall 2019 incoming class

Curriculum

The Master of Science in Information Systems offers an immersive educational experience at the intersection of business, technology, and human behavior. Regardless of your technical acumen, through this STEM-designated program you'll learn to leverage the art and science of information systems to become a better leader.

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Information systems and technologies are revolutionizing the way we live and work. The rapid pace of technological advances requires a new generation of talented and tech-savvy business leaders with the foundational knowledge to anticipate change and recognize opportunities to add business value with adapting new technologies.

The Master of Science in Information Systems program prepares students to lead IT initiatives aimed at organizational success, providing secure infrastructure platforms and breakthrough strategic advantages. Students in the full-time Master of Science in Information Systems program study in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. along the famed “Embassy Row.”

The curriculum below is for students entering in the program in fall 2020. Current students should refer to the handbook for their curricular requirements and course information.

Required courses (24 credits):

Business foundations (10 credits)

BU.520.601 Business Analytics
BU.120.601 Business Communication
BU.131.601 Business Leadership and Human Values
BU.350.620 Information Systems
BU.510.601 Statistical Analysis

Functional core (14 credits)

BU.330.750 AI: Principles and Business Applications
BU.330.790 Applied IS Architecture
BU.330.705 Data Networks: Infrastructures & Emerging Technologies
BU.330.780 Data Science and Business Intelligence
BU.350.710 IT and Global Sourcing Strategy
BU.330.740 Large Scale Computing with Hadoop
BU.300.620 Managing Complex Projects

Electives (12 credits)

BU.360.701 Competitive Intelligence
BU.330.730 Cybersecurity
BU.330.770 Database Management
BU.330.760 Deep Learning with Unstructured Data
BU.883.702 Emerging Frontiers in Health Technologies and Strategies
BU.300.700 Developing Internet Systems and Services
BU.210.620 Accounting and Financial Reporting
BU.520.620 Advanced Business Analytics
BU.520.710 Big Data Machine Learning
BU.510.650 Data Analytics
BU.142.620 Leadership in Organizations
BU.410.620 Marketing Management
BU.680.620 Operations Management
BU 610.625 Simulation and Strategic Options

In addition to the elective courses listed above, MSIS students can select up to 2 courses (maximum 4 credits) from any area as part of the 12 elective credits. These courses must be approved by an academic advisor. The advisor-approved elective provide flexibility for students in tailoring their MSIS program.

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The career development team is committed to providing opportunities for you to build professional skills and competencies essential for a successful career search.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for computer and information systems experts is expected to increase 15 percent by 2022. Our graduates in the Master of Science in Information Systems program have gone on to start or advance their careers in consulting and information technology with private industry, government, and non-profit organizations.

Companies (sample)

Amazon Web Services
Deloitte
PricewaterhouseCoopers
IBM
Booz Allen Hamilton
Microsoft
Oracle
Ernst & Young
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of State

Titles (sample)

Analyst
Business Analyst
Business Operations Analyst
IT consultant
Financial Analyst
Full-Stack Developer
MarCom Specialist
Software Developer
Sr. Data Scientist

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At A Glance

Program Details

Washington, D.C.

Full Time

1 year, 36 credits

STEM designated

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Cost

$74,500 / year

Fees

$500

Financial Aid

There are numerous options for financing your education including scholarships, loans, and payment plans available to those who qualify. Learn more.

Deadlines

The Fall 2021 application will open in early September 2020.

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Below find the deadlines for the Master of Science in Information Systems full-time program.

	Round 1	round 2	round 3	round 4*
Candidate deadline	October 30, 2019	January 8, 2020	April 1, 2020	July 15, 2020
Decision release	December 18, 2019	March 4, 2020	April 29, 2020	Rolling as needed
Deposit deadline	January 22, 2020	April 15, 2020	May 27, 2020	4 weeks

*Please Note: Due to visa processing delays, this round is only open to students who do not require a visa to study in the United States.

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Tuition - $74,500 / year
Application fee - $100

Tuition and fees

You are making a significant investment in your future, and we have options to assist in paying your tuition. From scholarships to financial aid to payment plans, Carey Business School offers a variety of choices.

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