| Program | MS in Management Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Format | On campus or fully online |
| Length | Online program: 30 credits |
| STEM | Yes |
| GMAT/GRE | Required unless waiver approved |
| AI Exposure | High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
Curriculum
Bauer’s online MS MIS includes 18 credits of core MIS skills and 12 elective credits. The broader program emphasizes technology leadership, analytics, information-systems fundamentals and real-world projects, with preparation relevant to PMP, CBAP and CISA certifications.
2027 deadlines
For Spring 2027, the international deadline is October 1, 2026 and domestic deadline is December 1, 2026. For Fall 2027, Bauer lists May 1, 2027 for international applicants and July 1, 2027 for domestic applicants.
Official source
Current program cost
Houston Bauer estimates total MS MIS tuition and fees for the 30-credit program at $31,500 for Texas residents, $47,000 for nonresidents, and $36,500 for international students receiving resident tuition. Actual cost varies with enrollment pattern and residency status.
Official MS MIS tuition & costs
External ranking signal
U.S. News Information Systems specialty (April 2026): #34. The ranking applies to Bauer and is closely aligned with the MS MIS. See ranking context and the full crosswalk.
Career evidence
Bauer’s current MS MIS page emphasizes Houston’s employer market, real-world company projects, MIS student-organization recruiting access and dedicated Rockwell Career Center support. It does not publish a current MS MIS-specific cohort placement rate or starting-salary statistic on the program page, so MSITM.com treats this as employer/access evidence rather than a quantified outcome.
Official MS MIS career and employer information
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Last verified: September 17, 2026.