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.
To apply, you will be asked to provide the following information:
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.
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.
Statement of purpose essay explaining in less than 500 words how the Lindner MSIS program will further your career goals.
Must provide a current resume or CV.
Applicants may seek a waiver for a GMAT or GRE score. The criteria are as follows:
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 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.
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).
MSIS students come to the program with very diverse backgrounds and professional goals, and they pursue a variety of roles after graduation. The Masters of Science in Information Systems program equips students with broad technical skills to be at the forefront of technological innovation and open doors in many technology management fields.
An example of our alumni job titles includes Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Consultant, Information Technology Consultant, IT Risk and Compliance Consultant, Product Intelligence Manager, Technical Program Manager, and more.
Learn more about the career services offered by the University of Cincinnati Online and the Lindner College of Business, by speaking with an Enrollment Services Advsior today.
University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business students will learn a variety of skills from their MS in Information Systems. Those skills include:
If you are data driven, and highly analytical, a MS in Information Systems is the graduate degree you’ve been looking for.
The GMAT/GRE is required for the MSIS program; however, waivers are available. Factors determining eligibility are listed below.
We highly recommend applying to your program of choice before taking the GMAT/GRE or sending us your scores.
You may be eligible for an entrance exam waiver if you:
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