Information Systems, M.S.

With a Master of Science in Information Systems offered through Saint Louis University's School for Professional Studies, you'll gain the skills in software development, analytics, evidence-based decision making, ethics and leadership needed to provide technical expertise and strategic decision-making as an information systems professional. An additional unique advantage of the program includes the option to earn certificates in several areas, including project management, analytics and organizational leadership.

As part of SLU's School for Professional Studies, the 33-credit Master of Science in Information Systems program offers technology-driven professionals like you a flexible option to meet your personal career goals. With multiple start terms, you can begin the master's program in fall, spring or summer. All courses are offered in online and hybrid formats in eight-week terms, making advanced education more accessible for working professionals. You will join a community of academics and practitioners from around the world and from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, providing the opportunity to learn from a network of peers.

All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students along with the following:

• Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Some examples of demonstrated English language proficiency include minimum score requirements for the following standardized tests: \
  • ​Paper-based TOEFL: 550 
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80 
  • IELTS: 6.5 o PTE: 54

• Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken post-secondary studies outside the United States must include the courses taken and/or lectures attended, practical laboratory work, the maximum and minimum grades attainable, the grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations, and any honors or degrees received. WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.

You need to complete 33 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://catalog.slu.edu/colleges-schools/professional-studies/information-systems-ms/

1. Graduates will be able to apply program-specific knowledge to address practical problems using an ethical, evidence-based framework.

2. Graduates will be able to utilize argumentation skills appropriate for a given problem or context.

3. Graduates will be able to analyze business problems and implement information technology assets that supportive goals of the organization.

4. Graduates will be able to generate (develop) the strategic vision and direction for an information systems organization.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Information Security Officer
• IT Consultant