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Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MS-ISM)

Be on the leading edge of where technology and data are headed. With the 12-month Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MS-ISM) from ASU’s top-ranked W. P. Carey School of Business, you can earn an innovative master’s degree whether you're a working professional, are new to your career, or anywhere in between.

As a STEM-designated master’s degree, the MS-ISM allows eligible graduates on student visas access to an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for up to 36 months, helping international students gain additional real-world skills and experience in the U.S.

Whether you’re looking to grow within your current organization or need new skills and expertise to take your career in a new direction, the MS-ISM curriculum has been developed to align with your goals. In addition to a core curriculum taught by faculty with decades of industry experience, specializations in big data, cloud, and tech consulting allow you to immediately apply what you’re learning in class into your work, and build expertise for in-demand jobs in every industry.

Intakes

Jan
June
Aug Deadline: July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The W. P. Carey Career Services Center helps you tell your story through individualized support and targeted resources. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals will assist you in defining career goals, implementing job search strategies, and leveraging your degree.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

To be admitted to ASU, you will need: You must have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an international institution that is officially recognized by that country.

Competitive applicants typically have a “B” (3.00 on a 4.00 scale) grade point average in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework. If you do not meet the minimum GPA requirements, your application may still be considered by the department.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Score of at least 550 (pBT) or 80 (iBT). ASU’s institutional code is 4007. ASU accepts only electronic copies of the TOEFL score report.
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ASU accepts TOEFL iBT ® or TOEFL pBT. ASU does not accept TOEFL iBT® Home Edition or TOEFL Essentials exams.

Note: For TOEFL pBT taken prior to Oct. 14, 2017, the minimum score is 550. For TOEFL paper delivered test taken on or after Oct. 14, 2017, the minimum score is 66.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
ASU accepts IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI, and IELTS Indicator exams
Overall band score of the academic test of at least 6.5. The general training exam is not accepted. No institutional code is needed.

Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Score of at least 60.
ASU does not accept the PTE Academic Online exam.
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Duolingo English test
Graduate minimum score of 105.
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