Information Systems

Our Information Systems curriculum investigates real and imminent challenges facing society today. Students study, design, develop, and evaluate information technologies to address the needs of a broad range of individuals and organizations.

Locations

Main Campus (Catonsville)

Programs Offered

Master of Science (M.S.): Information Systems

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Information Systems

The M.S. degree program is available in two instructional formats: a traditional campus-based format and an online format.

If you are interested in undergraduate programs, please click here to request more information.

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Average Completion Time

2 years (Master’s)

4-5 years (Ph.D.)

Credit Hours

30-39 credits (Master’s)

Tuition

US$1,309 per credit.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Please note that the actual costs for individual students may vary based on the student’s course load, housing, and meal plan.

Admissions Requirements

  • Should have or be willing to acquire the necessary competence in statistical analysis, experimental design, programming, databases, and computer networks.

  • Foreign students must also pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a score of 213 (computer-based) or 80 (iBT-Internet-based), or minimum of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or minimum of 53 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic scores.

  • Visit our Information Systems page for the most up-to-date information.

Application Deadlines

Master’s: (Fall) April 1 and (Spring) November 1

Ph.D.: (Fall) February 1 and (Spring) September 1

 

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