The College of Business offers graduate courses leading to
the Master of Science degree in Information Systems. This
program is designed to provide students with a strong set of
technical skills and a broad background in business, which
will enable them to develop and manage information systems
projects.
Iowa State University has created a Master of Science degree
in Information Systems to address the growing demand for
qualified information systems managers. Graduates will help
fill the need for highly educated technical employees in
today's information society.
This program will educate students on applying IS theory and
concepts to modern IS development through classes that
enable students to learn and use the latest software in
application projects. The practical training in an
internship setting will provide students with exposure to
real-world projects. Students graduating from the program
will have the advanced technical and managerial skills
necessary to obtain immediate employment as a mid-level
manager in any one of several organizations.
All students are expected to be familiar with basic
computing and programming before entering the program. Students with no prior IS background will be required to
take the undergraduate MIS core course (MIS 331) or an
equivalent. The MS-IS is designed as a full-time,
residential program offered on the Iowa State campus.
Program requirements range from 32 to 43 credits depending
on the student's background. A three credit creative
component is required of all graduates. Additionally,
students are expected to complete an internship during the
summer between the first and second year to acquire
practical work experience.
Dr. Charles B. Handy Graduate Programs Office
College of Business
1360 Gerdin Business Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1350
Toll Free: 1-877-478-4622
515-294-8118
e-Mail:
busgrad@iastate.edu www.bus.iastate.edu/grad
