| Program | Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) |
|---|---|
| Format | Residential and online pathways |
| Length | Track-dependent; approximately 1–2 years |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
| Career Signal | 93% of alumni respondents reported full-time employment |
Curriculum & AI
All four required core courses include AI-related modules. The program also offers AI-focused coursework and specialization options alongside information systems, analytics, policy/ethics and strategic leadership.
Career outcomes
UW reports that 93% of alumni respondents were employed full-time and 94% felt the program prepared them for their current role.
Official sources
Cost, Fall 2027 deadlines & prerequisites
- 2026–27 cost: $1,177 per credit. Estimated totals: $79,564 Early-Career; $48,912 Early-Career Accelerated; $44,204 Mid-Career. Tuition is the same across residency and modality.
- Fall 2027 residential Early-Career deadlines: Nov. 18, 2026; Feb. 3, 2027; Mar. 24, 2027; June 10, 2027.
- Fall 2027 residential Mid-Career deadlines: Jan. 20; Mar. 10; May 5; June 10, 2027. Online deadlines are posted by entry quarter.
- Prerequisites: no specific undergraduate major or prerequisite coursework is required. Mid-Career applicants need at least five years of full-time post-baccalaureate professional experience.
Official tuition · Official application timeline
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Last verified: September 16, 2026.