Online Information Systems Master's Degree (Competency Based)
Master of Information Systems (Competency Based)
Complete in less than 12 months and for under $11,000
Solving complex IT problems is your passion. So why stop there? From systems analysis and development to IT security and ethics, our Master of Information Systems (Competency-Based) is designed to equip you with 36 key skills needed to solve even bigger problems — and influence the way businesses use IT.
What is compentency-based learning (CB)?
You’re scheduled in 4 courses concurrently over a span of 16 weeks. CB programs encourage individual learning and provide an opportunity to engage with fellow students. You’ll also receive support and guidance from faculty in your courses and a dedicated faculty mentor in your program.
- Start your group of courses with the support of a faculty mentor.
- Take 3 to 4 courses at your own pace every 16-week period. Spend less time on material you know and more time on new subject matter.
- Once ready, faculty can unlock competency assessments so you can demonstrate what you know and how to apply it.
Is CB a good fit for you?
| TRADITIONAL | COMPETENCY-BASED |
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16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
Less than a year
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6-week course at a time
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More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
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Traditional classroom led by instructors
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Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
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Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
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$698 per credit
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$300 per credit (no additional fees)
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| COMPETENCY-BASED | TRADITIONAL |
|---|---|
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Less than a year
|
16 months (MBA)
17 months (MHA/MIS) |
|
More intensive timeline to complete 4 courses, which can be taken one at a time
|
6-week course at a time
|
|
Self-paced, flexible learnings with limited faculty guidance
|
Traditional classroom led by instructors
|
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA and relevant work experience
|
Bachelor’s degree with 2.5 GPA
|
|
$300 per credit (no additional fees)
|
$698 per credit
|
Ignite Your Passion
Start when you're ready
Courses
Browse courses for your online MIS degree
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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Requirements: 36 credits
In a competency-based program, you earn credit by demonstrating your knowledge of a core skill, or competency. Since there are 36 credits in this program, one competency equals one credit.
This program has additional requirements:
- An undergraduate degree, or higher, in business, computer science, information technology, or a related field (cybersecurity, engineering, etc.).
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Three years of experience within the past 10 years in an IT/business environment
4 courses at a time
16 weeks per course
12 courses per year
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 (Competency-Based).
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 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.
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 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.
Tuition
Paying for school
Tuition is based on a calculation of number of credits multiplied by the per credit cost.
MIS-CB estimated program cost
$10,800 / program
Tuition Guarantee
With our Tuition Guarantee, you pay one flat, affordable tuition rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate from your program.
Financial aid
You may have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with an online information systems degree?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
An MIS 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
Ready to get started?
Start your application for free or request additional information.
What you’ll learn
When you earn your Master of Information Systems (Competency-Based), 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, 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
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
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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Gabriel G., Enrollment Rep
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 resources
You have a support team available up to 14 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Computer requirements for courses
Many course assignments will require you to use a computer to complete and submit your assignment.
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, EdD, MIS, MAE
Associate Faculty
Accreditation
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