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Top-Ranked Best Online Graduate Programs in Computer Information Technology¹
No GRE Required to Apply
In today's hyperconnected world, information sharing is evolving at an incredible pace. Because of this, organizations of all kinds are seeking professionals who can effectively manage and translate information. Through our MS in Information Systems program, you will learn to apply skills, such as information acquisition, utility, retention, and transfer, to help your organization make more effective decisions.
Our interdisciplinary curriculum prepares you to make data-driven decisions and bridge the gap between businesses and technology. You will develop a diverse set of skills that will enable you to participate in all levels of information systems. As a student, you will complete courses that focus on the following areas of expertise:
With the following specializations, you can choose to further develop an area of expertise and gain valuable skills to stand out in a competitive job market.
The iSchool offers two online programs for aspiring and experienced information systems professionals:
The MS in Information Systems is a 42-credit program that is open to all students and can be completed in 21 months.
The MS in Information Systems for Executives is designed for students with more than six years of full-time professional experience. It consists of 30 credits and can be completed in 15 months.
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have jointly designated Syracuse University as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense, Information Assurance Education, and in Research.²
¹U.S. News & World Report, Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology Programs (Retrieved February 2021)
²University Receives Dual Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education Designations, 2014, (Retrieved January 2020)