The Master of Science in Information Systems program addresses the effective analysis, design, creation, management and evaluation of information systems for individuals and organizations. The role of the Information Systems professional is to understand and improve the ways organizations derive value from information. The Lewis College of Business Information Systems graduate degree program offers an immersive educational experience blending business, information technology and the human element. An MS in IS degree provides graduates with the knowledge and skills to:

• Use information technology to improve organizational effectiveness
• Manage complex business and information system challenges
• Apply design thinking, critical thinking, problem solving, and information technology skills to assist organizations meet current needs, changing demands and future growth.

A four-year bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher out of 4.0 is required. Students must also have taken a programming language class with a C or better, or complete one during their first semester of coursework with a C or better.

Applicants should follow the admissions process described in the Graduate Catalog or on the Graduate Admissions website at http://www.marshall.edu/graduate/admissions/how-to-apply-for-admission. If you are from outside the U.S., you may find Marshall’s International Student Services website a useful resource (www.marshall.edu/iss).