Information Systems Management, MS
Business, Computer, Cybersecurity, Technology, approved for STEM-OPT extension, systems
Establish strong management skills, leverage technology to improve performance and immediately apply new knowledge to give your organization an edge in a global economy.
The STEM-designated Master of Science program in information systems management is consistently ranked in the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Building off a rigorous core curriculum, students have the option of adding a custom track. This third-semester track allows motivated students to add four courses of their choosing to tailor the program to their career goals, and they also gain applied experience over the summer
Through the latest techniques and methodologies, hands-on experience and relevant case studies, students discover how digital innovations, data analytics and information systems are transforming business.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
W. P. Carey School of Business
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
Students can choose to create their own concurrent degree combination to match their interests by working with their academic advisor during or after their first semester of study. Some concurrent combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum; students should speak with their academic advisor for more details.
This degree is also offered as a concurrent program with the following:
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
30 credit hours including the required capstone course (CIS 575)
Required Core (3 credit hours)
CIS 525 Strategic Value of Information Technology (3)
Electives (24 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
CIS 575 Emerging Technologies (3)
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the W. P. Carey School of Business.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- resume
- short-answer question responses
- two letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Complete application instructions may be obtained from the department's website.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/01 | Final |
Graduates of the MS program in information systems management have the essential academic preparation to pursue professional careers in diverse industries, using skills in big data, cloud and tech consulting.
Career examples include:
- business intelligence analyst
- computer systems architect
- information security analyst
- IT project manager
WPC Graduate Programs
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MCRD 350
wpcareymasters@asu.edu
480-965-3332
Admission deadlines
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
