Murray State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Information Systems

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MS in IS program prepares individuals for management careers in Information Systems - software development, information management, data analysis, information security, information systems architecture, systems planning and systems analysis. Students with appropriate business and Information systems background will take seven core courses and three electives to complete the degree requirements. Applications are accepted year around. Complete application packet must contain (a) official Undergraduate transcript, (b) Official GRE (or GMAT) score report, (c) three letters of recommendation from supervisors or college professors, (d) a current résumé and (d) an essay in English that describes (i) life experiences depicting leadership skills (ii) life experiences depicting creative ability and (iii) your knowledge of business and/or IT skills.

Accreditation:

AACSB (www.aacsb.edu)

Eligibility Requirements:

GRE scores may be substituted for GMAT

# of Credits Required:

30

International Student Requirements:

Internet based TOEFL 61 with 16+ in Listening, Writing and Reading; Paper based TOEFL 500; IELTS 6 on Academic Test with no band 5. Lower scores MAY be accepted for conditional admission. (GRE scores may be substituted for GMAT)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999