| Program | MS in Information Systems & AI |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 credits; 3 semesters for the full-time program |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | Very High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum & AI
AI is embedded directly in the degree identity and curriculum. Current coursework includes AI-augmented data programming in Python, AI-augmented database management, Harnessing AI for Business, data science/predictive analytics, cloud-related study and an industry practicum. The online curriculum also includes Designing Agentic AI Systems.
Fit
A strong fit for students who want business-oriented information systems training with AI integrated throughout the degree rather than isolated in electives.
Official sources
Career outcomes
Smith’s Class of 2025 Information Systems & AI report shows 136 of 181 job-seeking graduates (75.1%) receiving and accepting an offer by three months after graduation, with 45 (24.9%) not reporting an accepted offer by six months. Reported base salaries averaged $95,321 with a $92,500 median, but usable salary data was available for only 19.4% of job-accepting graduates—well below the report’s stated 70% reliability target. MSITM.com therefore treats the salary as a useful but low-response-rate signal.
Official 2025 employment report
Cost, Fall 2027 deadlines & admissions
- 2026–27 residential tuition: $1,631 per credit for Maryland residents and $2,072.50 per credit for out-of-state/international students, plus Smith/College Park and international fees as applicable. The degree requires 30 credits.
- Fall 2027 deadlines: Mar. 12, 2027 for international applicants; Aug. 20, 2027 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- Admissions fit: no business degree is required. Smith highlights applicants from diverse academic backgrounds and says strong preparation in statistics, mathematics and other quantitative areas is useful.
- Application requirements: the 2026–27 graduate catalog lists one recommendation, resume/CV and GMAT or GRE in addition to the general application materials.
Official program · 2026–27 admissions and deadlines
External ranking signal
U.S. News Information Systems specialty (April 2026): #8. The ranking applies to Maryland Smith’s Information Systems specialty and is closely aligned with the profiled MS Information Systems & AI. See the full crosswalk.
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Last verified: September 2026.