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Operations and Information Systems Master of Science

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Program Description

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program offers students advanced specializations in a variety of today's most in-demand IT fields including Data Management, IT Security, Operations, Project Management and more. Each concentration offers University of Utah students a unique competitive advantage that will prepare them for leadership positions in major corporations.

The MSIS curriculum encompasses the intersection of business and technology. The MSIS provides a general background in the fundamentals of information systems, and offers a variety of elective classes in several IS domain areas: Software Systems & Architecture, IT Security, Business Intelligence and Analytics, and Product and Process Management.

The MSIS degree is flexible and tailored for students who work full time. Classes are offered in the evening, M-Th; many are also available online. The program can be completed in one calendar year (three semesters). Students may also choose to take longer. The maximum time allowed for completion of required coursework is four consecutive calendar years.

Additional Degree Options

Please contact MSISinfor@Eccles.Utah.edu or 801-581-7785 for more information about these programs.

MSIS Online: The MSIS degree is available as a fully online degree. Students may also choose to combine online and on-campus coursework.

BS/MS Co-Terminal Program: Undergraduate IS majors at the DESB who meet the GPA requirements may apply to the BS/MS program after completing 90 credit hours and 3 upper division IS courses. BS/MS Co-Terminal students can enroll in up to 12 MSIS courses while in undergraduate status (this benefit does not extend to students on an F1 visa). BS/MS students receive a scholarship upon formal admission to the MSIS program, and waive the graduate entrance exam and letters of recommendation requirements. BS/MS Co-Terminal students must complete both degrees consecutively with a minimum of 152 credit hours.

Approved Combined/Dual Degrees

BS/MS Information Systems

Undergraduate IS majors at the DESB who meet the GPA requirements may apply to the BS/MS program after completing 90 credit hours and 3 upper division IS courses. Students can enroll in up to 12 MSIS courses while in undergraduate status (this benefit does not extend to students on an F1 visa). BS/MS students receive a scholarship upon formal admission to the MSIS program, and waive the graduate entrance exam and letters of recommendation requirements. BS/MS students must complete both degrees consecutively with a minimum of 152 credit hours.

Program Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements for the Information Systems MS program:

Contact MSISinfor@Eccles.Utah.edu or 801-581-4460 for more information.

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