Alabama Manderson and Auburn Harbert offer two distinct graduate information-systems paths in Alabama. Manderson’s MS-MIS is an advanced, technically prepared campus degree; Auburn’s MSIS is more customizable and also offers an online route.
| Factor | Alabama Manderson | Auburn Harbert |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | MS Management Information Systems | MS Information Systems |
| Length | 30 credits / 10 courses | 30 credits |
| Format | On campus | Campus and online options |
| STEM | No under current catalog | Verify current exact designation |
| AI Exposure | Moderate | High |
| Testing | GRE/GMAT thresholds with limited waiver path | GMAT preferred or GRE unless waiver criteria are met |
Preparation and curriculum
Alabama expects applicants to enter with substantial MIS/CIS/CS or related preparation and focuses on solutions delivery, cybersecurity, IT strategy and decision analytics. Auburn requires only three core courses and provides broad elective flexibility in AI, predictive modeling, programming, project management, security and IT auditing.
Career evidence
Alabama publishes 2022 figures of $73,000 average base salary plus $7,000 average bonus. Auburn’s current public outcome figure is broader graduate-business-school context rather than an MSIS-specific cohort result, so the evidence should not be compared as if it were the same measure.
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Based on program data verified by MSITM.com in September 2026.