Acceptance Criteria
| The MSIS program at Santa Clara University is designed to equip leaders in managing information technology with the tools to harness the power of information. Created by the same outstanding faculty that provides the premier MBA education for Silicon Valley, the MSIS degree focuses on the application of technology for solving real organizational and business problems. Much of the course work is project based, connecting learning to actual challenges in the field. Students will learn how to integrate emerging technologies into organizational practices, and to successfully manage complex, technically centered change processes. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSApplicants for admission to the MSIS program must receive a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or its foreign equivalent before registering in the Leavey School of Business. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one course in each of the following areas prior to enrollment:
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATIONStudents are admitted in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Program brochures are available from the Graduate Business Admissions Office (408-554-4539). Brochure requests and correspondence on admission may also be sent via e-mail to: msis-admissions@scu.edu. The applicant must complete and submit the following items before the Admissions Committee will render an admissions decision:
Online application fees must be submitted electronically. To apply online, visit www.scu.edu/apply/business. Applicants must have their official GMAT or GRE score report sent directly to the Graduate Business Admissions Committee. Applicants whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL and have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Business Admissions Committee. A minimum TOEFL score of 250 is required. Foreign-born applicants requesting student visas must submit a current financial statement (no more than 90 days old) showing adequate funds for tuition, fees, and living expenses for the first year of study and must be enrolled in at least 9 units each quarter. Santa Clara University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students. The applicant is responsible for the submission of all application materials. Application form, fee, and essay responses are to be submitted online; recommendation letters, resume, and transcripts are submitted in hard copy to the Admissions Office; GMAT or GRE and TOEFL test scores are sent directly from the test center to the Admissions Office. Applications will not be considered until all materials have been received by the Graduate Business Admissions Committee. The completed application package should be addressed to Graduate Business Admissions Committee, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0410. Fax (408-554-4571) is available for correspondence only. Please do not fax application materials. APPLICATION DEADLINESAdmissions decisions are made throughout the year. Applicants may be admitted to begin study in the fall, winter, or spring quarter. The complete application package should be received as early as possible. Refer to the online application or Web site for appropriate deadlines. ADMISSIONS DECISIONSApplicants are admitted on the basis of academic ability as indicated by college records and GMAT or GRE scores, demonstrated technical management potential (including work experience and recommendations), and motivation to complete a demanding academic program. A $300 nonrefundable tuition deposit is required prior to registration. See Section 3 of this bulletin for additional information regarding admissions procedures and policies. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONProgram Components Courses in the MSIS program fall into four clusters:
The first cluster, Core Business Knowledge, provides students with an understanding of the context in which information systems operate. Courses in this cluster provide students with some of the basic knowledge of business and organization requirements that will enable them to understand both how information systems are designed and how they can be implemented successfully. The second cluster, Core Information Systems Knowledge, teaches students about the technical aspects of information system design and strategic issues around the use of such systems. The third cluster, Specialization, offers students a variety of elective courses to assist them in developing their capabilities in a specific area. In the fourth cluster, Integration and Application, students develop perspectives on how information systems are actually designed and used, and how broad social and ethical questions must be considered in thinking about the use of such systems. Students will complete a major application project as part of this cluster. Program Course List I. Core Business Knowledge (4 courses)
II. Core Information Systems Knowledge (6 courses)
III. Specialization (choice of 5 courses)
IV. Integration and Application (3 courses)
All course descriptions can be found in Section 13 of this bulletin. ACADEMIC INFORMATIONStudents enrolled in the MSIS program at Santa Clara are required to follow the same policies and procedures as students in the MBA program. Each student is personally responsible for knowing all of the academic regulations of the graduate business school. This includes, but is not limited to, grading policies, leave of absence, withdrawal, and concurrent enrollment. Academic information can be found in Section 5 of this bulletin. More information about the MSIS program can be found at: www.scu.edu/business/msis/ |
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