MS in Information Systems and Technology

The Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology (MSIST) program is designed to provide the technical and managerial knowledge to work successfully in careers associated with the design, development and management of information systems. This program was designed with the busy working adult in mind, it can be completed in 12 to 18 months.

Who Should Register

The program is designed for students and professionals with diverse undergraduate backgrounds. MSIST students interact extensively with their peers as well as with industry executives in a carefully curated academic environment to gain a well-rounded perspective on the strategic role of IT in contemporary organizations. Students are able to customize their degree by choosing two four-course sequences that permit them to specialize in areas of interest. These specializations include Information Systems and Technology, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems Development, Information Security Management and Auditing and Cybersecurity.

Why University of Missouri-St. Louis

Through UMSL, students can join an empowering and inclusive community of problem-solvers known as a force for transformation in the St. Louis region and beyond. The UMSL College of Business Administration is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, in both business and accounting. This places UMSL among the top 2% of business schools worldwide.

Admission Requirements

Graduate Business Programs takes a holistic approach when evaluating student applications. Grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation and professional experience are all considered when making an admissions decision. The GMAT is not required for admission to this program.

Applicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) qualify for regular admission. Students may be admitted on a restricted status if their GPA is slightly below 3.0.

For more information on applying to a Graduate Business program, please review the College's Admissions Standards page.

What You'll Learn

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Evaluate and implement effective IS leadership principles and strategy.
• Prioritize and propose managerial practices to develop and deploy technological innovations that produce business advantage.
• Explain best practices in systems analysis and design.
• Support and improve current best practices in application development, business intelligence, cybersecurity and legacy systems.
• Exhibit specialized leadership and technical expertise.

Employment of Computer and Information Systems Managers is projected to grow up to 15% to 2032, with a median annual salary of $164,070 , according to wage and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Opportunities

• Information Systems Manager
• Application Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Cloud Computing Architect
• Computer Network Architect
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Database Administrator
• Data Scientist
• IT Consultant
  
  

Median annual salary: $164,070

Employment growth by 2032: 15%