Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Information Systems

Admission Requirements: Master of Science in Information Systems
04.14.2025
36-44 credit hours
05.12.2025
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stack of documents icon Admission Requirements

Admission into the fully online Carl H. Lindner College of Business MS in Information Systems program is selective and based on meeting the requirements outlined below.

Prerequisites:

To apply, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Official GRE or GMAT scores
    • Possible GMAT/GRE waiver if:
      • Have numerous years of relevant work experience (generally 4+ years) with demonstrated advancement
      • Completed a graduate degree in a relevant field
      • Have a recent undergraduate business degree from a domestic AACSB-accredited institution with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher
  • IELTS or TOEFL score (International applicants only)

Note: GMAT/GRE waivers are available. See Entrance Exams Information page for details.

MS Information Systems applicants who move past the first round the application process will be asked to complete a virtual interview proctored by Kira Talent. You will be notified via email when selected for this round. You have two weeks to complete the interview.

Application

  • Application for Admission
  • The application fee has been waived for Spring 2025

Two Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation. At least one should be a professional contact, and the other can be academic.

Please note that the name and email address of each recommender is required.


Goal Statement

Statement of purpose essay explaining in less than 500 words how the Lindner MSIS program will further your career goals.


Current Resume or CV

Must provide a current resume or CV.


GMAT or GRE Scores

Applicants may seek a waiver for a GMAT or GRE score. The criteria are as follows:

    • Have numerous years of relevant work experience (4+) with demonstrated advancement
    • Completed a graduate degree in a relevant field
    • Have a recent undergraduate business degree from a domestic AACSB-accredited institution with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher

Please note: any submitted test scores will be considered regardless of waiver eligibility.

Applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver should request consideration before submitting a test score.


Unofficial school transcript(s)*

Unofficial school transcripts are required for the application, including University of Cincinnati transcripts.

* Once accepted, applicants will need to send official transcripts to [email protected] OR the following physical address:
Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati
110 Van Wormer Hall
P.O. Box 210627
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627

Contact your Enrollment Services Advisor for additional guidance.

International Students

An official TOEFL/IELTS is required for all international applicants.

International applicants must also submit foreign transcripts for evaluation to an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluating Services (NACES; www.naces.org).