In order to apply to the Master of Science in Information Systems Online program,
you must meet the following criteria:
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college * The Graduate School will determine if a non-traditional program is acceptable; a
four-year equivalent collegiate educational program is required.
Non-native English speaking applicants should exceed the 60th percentile on GMAT/GRE
verbal and quantitative sections
Appropriate work experience is also desired but not required
GMAT (preferred) or GRE score unless waived
2025 - 2026 GMAT/GRE Waiver Policy
For the 2025 - 2026 admissions cycle, the MS in Information Systems Online program
will waive the GMAT/GRE test score for all current active duty military. Additionally,
the requirement will be waived under the following criteria:
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and:
2+ years of experience* AND 3.50+ GPA
4+ years of experience* AND 3.25+ GPA
6+ years of experience* AND 3.0+ GPA
8+ years of experience*
Terminal Degree
*Experience is defined as professional, full-time and post-undergraduate or military
experience.
Important to note: Being granted a GMAT/GRE waiver does not guarantee admission to
the program.
Additional waiver requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Waiver requests can be completed online; however, it is advised to schedule an appointment with an admissions advisor in advance of submitting your request.
Apply through our online Graduate School Application. The program is listed as “Management Information Systems (distance)/MS (Distance
Program).” You may apply for admission to any semester (fall, spring, or summer).
A completed application includes:
Application fee paid to the Graduate School
Official undergraduate university transcript(s)
Official GMAT score (preferred) or GRE score
Official TOEFL or IELTS score (international students only)
Two letters of recommendation
Résumé
Personal Statement
Note: If your school does not have a 4.0 GPA scale, you need to provide one additional
document to convert your GPA to a 4.0 scale in your application.
Application Deadlines
Please adhere to the application deadlines below:
Entry Semester
Deadline for Domestic Students
Deadline for International Students
Summer
March 15
February 1
Fall
May 15
April 1
Spring
October 13
August 14
Take note that these deadlines are for a completed application package and that letters
of recommendation, test scores, and transcripts can often take several weeks to be
received and processed by the Graduate School. You should complete the application
well in advance of the deadline to ensure we receive your materials on time.
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