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Online MIS Degree

Master of Information Systems

Go beyond building computers and managing your queues with a Master of Information Systems, where you can run an entire information system. This program teaches you technical and leadership skills you need to develop and manage these systems.

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Register by: March 11, 2025

Courses

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Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.

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Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.

Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.

We’ve worked with the labor market researcher Lightcast to identify in-demand skills for occupations and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Requirements: 36 credits

You’ll need 36 credits to complete this Master of Information Systems program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.

12 Core Courses

The Master of Information Systems includes 12 core courses in topics ranging from enterprise models to emerging technologies and issues.

12 Core Courses

Schedule

Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Information Systems.

There’s more than one way to earn your MIS

Take the quiz to see if you’re a good fit for a faster paced MIS program.

Tuition

Paying for school

Tuition is based on number of credit hours per course. Courses are typically 3 credits, but can range from 1-6 credits. Costs do not include savings opportunities like transfer credits and scholarships.

Master's cost per course

$2,289 / course

Cost per credit 

Credits per course

Resource fee

$698

x3

+ $195

Estimated cost per course

$2,289

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What affects the overall cost of my program?

Your full program cost can vary by: 

  • Savings opportunities. Get your degree faster and for less with eligible transfer credits, scholarships and work experience credits. Students with eligible credits and relevant experience can save up to $6,800 and 9 credits off their master’s degree.

With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.

Earn your master’s degree faster and for less with eligible savings opportunities:

Other ways to save on time and tuition

Because we believe everyone deserves an affordable education, we work hard to help our students achieve one. Here’s a few ways you can save time, save money and avoid starting from scratch. 

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How to pay for college

Paying for school can be intimidating, but we’re here to help you make sense of it. Our finance advisors can walk you through your options like federal financial aid and savings opportunities to minimize your debt. Plus, we can help you figure out your financial plan.

Careers & Outcomes

What can you do with a master’s degree in information systems?

Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.

An online degree can prepare you to be a:

  • Information systems director
  • Information systems manager

Top skills learned in this program:

  • Communication

  • Information Technology

  • Management

  • Operations

  • Strategic Planning

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What you’ll learn

When you earn your master’s degree in information systems, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:

  • Develop an information system plan that addresses the needs of an organization and considers emerging technologies.
  • Explain best practices for an IT project plan required for key roles, resources, operational metrics, and risk responses needed to implement and maintain information systems within an organization
  • Develop methods and tools for communication to drive innovation and change management to support growth within an organization.
  • Create the vision, direction and strategic purpose of an information systems project that supports the needs of an organization.           
  • Construct a plan to meet the regulatory, compliance and security issues within an organization.

17% Growth

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics opens in new window, job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be much faster than average between 2023 and 2033.

The BLS Projected Growth for 2023-2033 is published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.

Admissions

Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.

Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.

  • No cost to request prior transcripts
  • No GMAT
  • No essay required

Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.[1] Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)

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Receive 1-on-1 support

You have a support team of real people you can lean on. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

Start a conversation with an enrollment representative today.

Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.

Student Experience

An education that fits your busy life

Balancing family, work and school

Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.

Online learning

Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.

Around-the-clock support and resourcess

You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 85% of our surveyed students.[1]

[1] Transactional Survey, September 2022-August 2023 (23,739 respondents)

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Faculty Spotlight

Learn from professionals working in IT

As a university built for working adults, we believe you should be taught by faculty who practice what they teach. The IT curriculum they teach today is designed to help you make an impact in your day-to-day work tomorrow, bridging the gap between academics and industry knowledge.

Charity Jennings

Charity Jennings, EdD, MIS, MAE

Associate Faculty

Accreditation

Count on the quality of your education

Accredited for 45+ years

Since 1978, University of Phoenix has maintained institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org opens in new window. Learn more about the value of University of Phoenix accreditation and how it benefits our students.

Frequently asked questions about the Master of Information Systems degree

While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.