| Program | MS in Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Length | 39 credits; typically 1.5–2 years full-time |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
The program uses foundation and core coursework plus six electives. Specialized tracks include artificial intelligence, data science and user experience, creating flexibility for students who want a technical specialization within a broader information-systems degree.
Deadlines, testing & online cost note
- Residential MSIS deadlines: May 1 for fall and Dec. 1 for spring for both domestic and international applicants.
- Testing: GRE is not required for the MS program.
- Online option: UMBC separately publishes an all-inclusive online MSIS rate of $962 per credit effective Fall 2026. The online degree is 30 or 34 credits depending on whether the four-credit introductory course is waived.
- Important: MSITM.com does not apply the online tuition rate to the residential 39-credit profile; delivery formats and degree requirements should be priced separately.
Residential MSIS admissions · Online MSIS tuition
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Career evidence
UMBC’s current graduate-program page reports outcomes from 1,385 MS Information Systems graduates matched by Steppingblocks to public career data, with a $97,335 median salary. The school also shows role-level medians and employers such as Amazon, Deloitte, Microsoft, Capital One and T. Rowe Price. This is broader alumni-market evidence rather than a single graduating-cohort placement report: UMBC notes that matched records may not represent every graduate and salary figures include only graduates with salary data.
Official UMBC graduate program and career data
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Last reviewed: September 17, 2026.