Master of Science in Information Systems - STEM Program
San Francisco, USA
DURATION
16 up to 21 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* round 2; March 16: round 3; May 15: round 4; June 15: round 5; July 15: round 6
Key Summary
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Introduction
Gain a professional edge with the Information Systems master's degree — where technology and business strategy intersect.
Become an expert in helping companies succeed with information technology. Earn your Master of Science in Information Systems at the University of San Francisco.
Build a foundation for long-term career success
The MS Information Systems degree program’s curriculum is based on nationally approved curriculum recommendations.
Who are your classmates?
Learn from your cohort, a network of talented students representing a range of fields. This program is designed for working professionals balancing personal, professional, and academic commitments.
Stem designated
The MSIS degree is designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Employers are known to value employees with STEM-designated education. Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
Build a foundation for long-term career success.
The MS Information Systems degree program’s curriculum is based on nationally approved curriculum recommendations and is designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
The USF MSIS is designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
Two Degree Formats for MS in Information Systems
| Full-time MSIS
| Part-time MSIS
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Admissions
Curriculum
The MSIS curriculum analyzes how systems and technologies are implemented. This includes information security, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and change management.
MSIS graduates make vital contributions in support of innovation, planning, management of information infrastructures, and the coordination of information resources. The need for information systems professionals with systems management and development expertise continues to grow.
| Full-time MSIS | Part-time MSIS |
Major Requirements (36 units) Completion of major coursework requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
| Major Requirements (36 units) The MSIS curriculum includes 36 units (12 courses). International students will have the option of an extra course that will allow them to work in the American business community. This course, MSIS 682, is in addition to the twelve required courses in the program. Completion of major coursework requires a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
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Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the MSIS program will be prepared to provide leadership in the Information Systems field. It is a professional degree that:
- Integrate information and organizational cultures and use current and emerging concepts from both technical and managerial viewpoints
- Assess the need of organizations to integrate disparate internal systems and create effective communication channels with external parties such as suppliers and customers
- Use information technology to foster sound financial systems and create effective organizational structures to better manage an organization’s human capital
- Analyze how policy and strategic decisions are affected by information systems and how technology is transforming organizations
- Create better people, business, and team skills and recognize a customer service orientation, ethics, and professionalism
Accreditations
Ideal Students
This program is designed for working professionals balancing personal, professional, and academic commitments.
Career Opportunities
Build a foundation for long-term career success.
The MS Information Systems degree program’s curriculum is based on nationally approved curriculum recommendations and is designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
The USF MSIS is designated as a STEM program (science, technology, engineering, and math). Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.