Master of Science in Information Systems
The Wall Street Journal released a list of 'The Most Promising Careers in the Next Decade' in 2019. It ranked computer and systems managers sixth out of 800. That goes without saying the master's program in Information Systems is an excellent return on investment. Students develop skills in IT and business management.
Northwest’s Master of Science in Information Systems is a 16-month program that focuses on information systems analysis and design, cybersecurity, database design and development, human-computer interaction, financial decision-making for information systems, business intelligence and management of IT projects. Additional coursework provides students with hands-on experience in today’s major platforms, including Java, modern database engines and current project management tools.
A capstone Information Systems Development project is designed to expose the students to real-world IT practices, enhancing their communication skills and preparing them to enter the job market.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for the Master of Science in Information Systems should meet the following requirements:
Acceptance to the Graduate School by the Dean of the Graduate School
Completing a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 2.75 or better on a 4.00 scale.
Some three-year undergraduate degrees are accepted as well.
Minimum GRE score of 285
Have a major or minor in an information systems, computer science, business or engineering discipline with coursework in:
Information systems
Statistics
STEM field
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 04 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
21681 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: N/A