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22 Best Master’s in Information Systems Degrees
Looking to improve your earning potential or advance in your IT career? You may want to consider pursuing an advanced degree in information systems. Our list of top Master’s in Information Systems programs is diverse, with something for everyone from skilled programmers to seasoned managers. Use it to help start your degree search.
Sponsored Master’s in Information Systems Programs
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Cyber Security
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 20 months
Credits
27
Concentrations
Data Science
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master’s in Information Systems Executive Program
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 15 months
Credits
130.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
Choosing the Right Information Systems Program for You
1) What Types of Information Systems Programs Are Available?
Most information systems degrees are offered by business schools because the credential is generally geared toward people with management aspirations. While some programs are built for people doing the actual tech work, others are for those just planning on working in an IT-heavy environment. How to tell the difference? MBA programs are generally for the latter and MS degrees skew toward the former.
2) Should You Study Online or On Campus?
Most of the degrees on our list are based on campus, but several are online or hybrid programs. While online programs are more likely to fit around professionals’ busy schedules, on-campus programs in this field can easily connect students to networking opportunities and career development programs, such as career fairs and internships.
3) Is an Information Systems Master’s Degree Worth It?
If $131,000 sounds like a good salary to you, then the answer is yes. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2014 that the need for computer and information systems managers would grow 15 percent over 10 years, an expansion of over 50,000 jobs.
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Master’s in Information Systems Executive Program
Bridge the gap between business and technology. Earn an online Master’s in Information Systems Executive Program with a certificate in Applied Data Science from Syracuse University.
- Advance your IT and information systems skills
- Complete in as little as 15 months
- No GRE scores required to apply
- Leverage information resources to improve organizations
Business Analytics and Information Systems: An Important Partnership
Most information systems degrees devote at least a class if not a whole concentration to analytics. Why? Because information systems programs are geared toward decision makers, and managers need good data to make good decisions.
Already know the analytics side of things? The information systems degree will increase your marketability to employers by showing that you not only understand the value of business data, but have the communication and leadership skills to analyze and act upon that data.
Methodology
Our rankings are derived from U.S. News & World Report rankings of graduate programs related to information systems, including:
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Computer Systems
- Statistics
- Quantitative Analysis
We weighted the rankings across these categories to give preference to those programs ranked in multiple categories. We only considered programs focused on information systems.
To find all campus and online information systems programs (not just those in our top 22), see our information systems page.
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Cyber Security
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 20 months
Credits
27
Concentrations
Data Science
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master’s in Information Systems Executive Program
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 15 months
Credits
130.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts
New York University • New York, NY
Master's of Science in Information Systems
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
1.5+ years
Credits
39
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Unofficial/Official transcripts
- TOEFL/IELTS Score for International Students
- Prerequisite courses
- Professional resume
- Essay
- 3.0 GPA
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information Management and Systems
Enrollment Type
Full-Time
Length of Program
2 years
Credits
48
Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate degree
- Unofficial/Official transcripts
- TOEFL/IELTS Score for International Students
- Prerequisite courses
- Professional resume
- Essay
- Statement of purpose
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information and Cyber Security
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 20 months
Credits
27
Concentrations
Data Science
Admission Requirements
- Official transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE not required
Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY
Master’s in Information Systems Executive Program
Enrollment Type
Full-Time and Part-Time
Length of Program
As few as 15 months
Credits
130.5
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Two letter of recommendation
- Professional resume
- Statement of purpose
- Official transcripts