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Information Systems

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Why study Information Systems?

The Lindner Master of Science in Information Systems program presents an innovative leading-edge curriculum that is designed to give students the skills necessary to succeed in a challenging career. With daytime, evening, and weekend classes available, the program attracts students from diverse backgrounds who share a common passion for technology.

A significant and unique feature of the program is that it requires an experiential component for both full-time and part-time students. The experiential component gives students the opportunity to work with faculty in applying their classroom education to critical projects in their internships or full-time positions.

Admission Requirements

Please review the application checklist for admission requirements. 

Graduates with a Master’s in Information Systems aren’t just advancing their education; they become sought-after employees, powering up their salary potential. As businesses dive deeper into the digital realm, from software nuances to the vast expanse of cloud computing, there's a surging demand for experts. 

Our alumni have been hired at successful companies and organizations such as Deloitte, EY, Cummins, General Electric, SAP, KPMG, PwC, Accenture, Proctor & Gamble, and Unilever.

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The degree of Master of Science is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required course work, carrying a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. The degree must be completed within five years of acceptance into the program. All students must contract for graduation and be enrolled for at least one credit hour of study each academic year.

Please review English Proficiency Requirements for International Students here

Note: If you are an international student, please include your converted GPA using the WES iGPA Calculator in addition to your non-converted GPA and class (if applicable), as well as the country where you received your degree.  

If your bachelor’s degree is a three-year degree you must submit the free WES degree equivalency tool.   

Explore unique opportunities, faculty, and resources available in Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines can be found on the Lindner admissions website. 

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business holds AACSB accreditation. AACSB International business accreditation is an achievement earned only by programs of the highest caliber. Institutions that earn accreditation confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Less than one-third of U.S. business school programs and less than 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of AACSB International accreditation. 

Contact Information

Carl H. Lindner College of Business Admissions
Carl H. Lindner Hall
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(513) 556-7020
graduate@uc.edu

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Program Code: 22MAS-BAI-MS