Master of Science in
Management Information Systems
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Juan Sosa, MSMIS student
Program details
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems will prepare you for careers in a wide range of business fields. The program is designed to provide the technical and managerial knowledge and skills required by MIS professionals. Graduates will be prepared to operate successfully in careers associated with planning, design, development and management of complex information systems. The program is designed for individuals whose job and family responsibilities require the flexibility to pursue the MSMIS on a part-time basis without interrupting their careers; and those who may have completed baccalaureate degrees within the last year or two, and who wish to continue their academic pursuits as full-time graduate students. Those with undergraduate degrees in a variety of areas are welcome to apply.
If you choose, you may opt to enroll in the MBA/MSMIS Dual Degree program to further your education in both graduate business studies and information systems.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Application Dates
Your application should be complete (application forms, transcripts, and all supporting documents) by the following dates:
Fall Admission: June 1
Spring Admission: October 1
Summer Admission: March 1
We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 semester!
Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 540/286-8088 for clarification.
You may also begin the program as a non-degree student.
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
Please note: the online application is under construction and you may experience technical problems. If waiver forms are not available using the online application, please visit the link under "additional forms" found below. Contact the Admissions Office at 540/286-8088 or graduate@umw.edu with questions. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
- Application for Admission and a $50 application fee or fee waiver. APPLY ONLINE AND HAVE YOUR $50 APPLICATION FEE WAIVED! (Simply type CGPS1 before you submit your application)
- An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university
- A GPA of at least 3.0 for the final 60 undergraduate hours of course work
- Students whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be asked to take the GMAT or GRE
- Current résumé
- A one-page summary of applicant’s educational and professional goals
- Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended
- Three Recommendations on the form provided
- One or more years of professional experience preferred
- Demonstration of competency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, as necessary, if the student's native language is not English.
- Please submit the International Student Application Supplement if applicable
Additional Forms
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at (540)286-8088, (866)261-4458, or graduate@umw.edu.
Additional resources to consider:
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