Program Overview

Master of Science in Management Information Systems (Master's)

Overview

Management information systems studies the relationships between people, organizations and technology. The Master of Science in Management Information Systems program prepares you to work with people to solve organizational problems using IT applications and strategies. With the help of MIS professionals, businesses become more informed to make the critical decisions required for efficient operations. As an MIS professional, you'll become a bridge of communication between technology and the people in the organizations you serve. You'll have a wide range of opportunities from roles in business and marketing to legal forensics and medical records automation. Internships offer real-world application of classroom theory.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Areas of Interest

• Computer & Information Science
• Engineering & Technology
• Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Minimum Credit Units

• 30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Degrees Offered

• Full Time
• Online

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 43.61%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 1.5779 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 62.78%
• Enrollment % Female: 37.22%
• Enrollment % International: 49.78%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 18.39%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

Eller College of Management

Degree

Master of Science

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