| Program | MS in Information Systems |
|---|---|
| Length | Minimum 48 quarter units; commonly about 2 years |
| Location | Silicon Valley |
| STEM | Yes |
| AI Exposure | Very High (MSITM.com editorial rating) |
| 2026–27 Tuition | $1,436 per unit |
Curriculum & AI
The core includes SQL, software design, Python analytics and Natural Language Processing & AI. Elective offerings include Generative AI for the Enterprise, Agentic Generative AI, deep learning and cloud-related study.
Cost
Santa Clara lists 2026–27 MSIS tuition at $1,436 per unit, with a minimum of 48 units required for graduation.
Official source
Career outcomes
Santa Clara reports that 96% of MSIS students were employed within six months of graduation following the 2021 academic year. The program highlights roles such as data analyst, business intelligence analyst, data engineer, database developer, product/project manager and IT business analyst, with example employers including Amazon, LinkedIn and Applied Materials. Because the employment statistic is older than many other profiles, MSITM.com labels the cohort year rather than treating it as a current 2026 outcome.
Official MSIS career information
Cost, deadlines & prerequisite
- 2026–27 tuition: $1,436 per unit; at least 48 units are required.
- On-campus MSIS deadlines: Spring final Jan. 20; Fall priority Apr. 1 and final June 1.
- Prerequisite: one college-level programming course in Python, Java, C, C++ or C# must be completed before enrollment.
- Testing: applicants may submit GMAT/GRE scores; Santa Clara notes that many merit awards go to students who submit scores and apply by priority deadlines.
Official program, cost and deadlines
External ranking signal
U.S. News Information Systems specialty (April 2026): #41. The ranking applies to Santa Clara’s Leavey School of Business and is closely aligned with the MSIS. See the full crosswalk.
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Last verified: September 15, 2026.