About Master Of Science In Information Systems in California State University Fullerton

Change to or advance in your information systems career through the Master of Science (MS) in Information Systems. Offered on the Fullerton campus, this STEM-designated program is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in business administration. Students with a bachelor’s degree in another field may also apply but will need to satisfy additional requirements.

Key Features:

• Choose from a variety of concentrations: generalist, business analytics or decision sciences.
• Gain the knowledge and skills you need to assist organizations with their computer-based systems.
• Enhance your written and oral communication skills.

Curriculum

As an MS in information systems student, you will be required to complete 30 units of coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. At least 21 of the 30 units must be at the 500 level. Additional prerequisite coursework may be required. Please visit the University Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites for the business analytics concentration and the IS management concentration.

Prerequisites and Admission Requirements

• GMAT or GRE exam
• Professional résumé
• Statement of purpose
• Leadership and creativity statement
• Official transcripts
• International students must also take one of the following three tests:
  • TOEFL: minimum 570 (paper), 88 (IBIT)
  • IELTS: minimum 7
  • PTE: minimum 65

Academic qualification equivalents 

• You are eligible to apply as a graduate student if you have earned a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree.

  You must meet the following requirements:

• The minimum English language proficiency as determined by your graduate program. See requirements below.
• Above average class standing at an internationally accredited college or university: the equivalent of at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
• Note: Some master's programs have additional requirements, such as department applications, letters of recommendation, portfolios, auditions, or tests (e.g., GMAT, GRE, MAT). Graduate applicants should check with their graduate departments for additional requirements and deadlines. 
• Graduate students may request to apply a limited amount of transfer coursework towards unit requirements for a master's degree. Transfer coursework is subject to provisions provided by the graduate studies office .

English language requirements

• TOEFL  iBT (including paper, home) : 80
• IELTS Academic Test: 6.5
• PTE Academic Test: 58

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