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Master of Science in Information Systems

Information systems drive business. All the way from the companies that build the technology itself to disparate disciplines such as construction, education, and banking—the speed of business is dependent on Information Systems. Our Masters of Science in Information System (MSIS) degree equips you with the knowledge and skills to design, build, and manage the information systems. Renowned researchers and experienced Silicon Valley veterans teach you how to apply cutting-edge information technology to solve important challenges in business, technology, and society.

Our MSIS program is accredited by the Association for Computing Machinery and Association for Information Systems. We regularly refresh our electives to offer you both the fundamentals that you need for success and the latest technology. Your program concludes with a capstone project that allows you to either solve an important problem for one of our Silicon Valley company partners or to pursue your own idea that may end up to be the nucleus of your own company.

Program Overview

Fulltime and
Flexible part-time

Program Duration

Cohort style with
elective options

Course Delivery

Evening and
Saturday classes

Class Schedule

STEM-Designated
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Class Profile

Average Age

Male

25%

Female

75%

Average GPA

3.30

Average GMAT

648

Average GRE

315

Average Months of Work Experience: 30

Bronco Career Outcomes

100%

OF GRADUATES FELT THAT THE PROGRAM MET THEIR CAREER GOALS

90%

OF GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED WITHIN 6-MONTHS OF GRADUATION

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Number of Units

Merit Scholarships

Available

$1,277

Cost per Unit (2023-24)

For details on payment options and schedules, visit the Bursar's website here »

Financial Aid
Federal and Private Loans
The University Financial Aid Office can help in locating and applying for these types of aid. You may visit the staff in Patricia A. and Stephen C. Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building; call (408) 551-1000, or email onestop@scu.edu.

Federal financial aid is not available for non-US citizens, except in cases where they have attained Permanent Resident status and have made application for citizenship. International students are eligible for scholarships.

Scholarships
All applicants to an MS program are considered for a scholarship if they submit their completed application by the posted deadline. Awards are based on professional accomplishments and outstanding scholarship as demonstrated in collegiate transcripts, GMAT or GRE score and recent coursework. The Graduate Business Office does not award need-based scholarships.

Scholarship recipients are awarded at the time of admission.

Students are eligible to receive only one Leavey School of Business Scholarship. Students who are receiving the Food & Agribusiness scholarship are not eligible to receive a second LSB scholarship.

The Graduate Business Programs office can help with applying for scholarships. For questions, call (408) 554-4539 or send your questions to msadmissions@scu.edu.

Curriculum

MSIS Curriculum falls within four broad clusters: Core IS coursework is comprised of 16 units, Business Core is 6 units, electives consist of 16 units and Integration consists of 10 units, totaling 48 units. Click here for the most recent courses offered in the MSIS program.

MSIS course descriptions here »

MSIS Graduate Bulletin here »

MSIS Information Sheet »

Note: Courses are subject to change and availability in a given quarter is not guaranteed.

Core Information Systems Knowledge

Object Oriented Software Design
Information Systems Analysis and Design - Systems Modeling
Information Systems Analysis and Design - Software Dev. Life Cycles
Database Management - Fundamentals of SQL
Database Management - Design, Development & Administration
Data Analytics

Core Business Knowledge

Financial and Managerial Accounting
Information Systems Strategy and Management

Integration: Capstone Project

To complete your MSIS degree, you will apply your knowledge and skills on a real-world project. Ten (10) units are required. See more about integration and application here »

MSIS Faculty

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Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Analytics, Program Director for MSIS

Michele Samorani

DEPARTMENT CHAIR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS

Haibing Lu

PROFESSOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS

Manoochehr Ghiassi

ADJUNCT LECTURER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & ANALYTICS

Alan Tan

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Our MSIS program makes you a tech expert in the tech capital of the world with its project-based curriculum.

Meet with us in an Advising Appointment, visit a class or attend an information session, check our updated and relevant curriculum as you consider the Masters in Information Systems program that connects best to Silicon Valley. Need more information or have any questions? Contact us at msadmissions@scu.edu or call us at 1-408-554-4539.

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