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Master of Information Systems
Start your online information systems degree
Go beyond building computers and managing your queues with a Master of Information Systems, where you can run an entire information system. This program teaches you technical and leadership skills you need to develop and manage these systems.
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Courses
Browse courses for your online master of information systems degree
Education should hold practical value. That’s why our courses meet rigorous academic standards and provide you with skills and knowledge immediately applicable to your career.
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Requirements: 36 credits
You’ll need 36 credits to complete this Master of Information Systems program. Your course schedule may vary based on transferable credits or credits earned through the University’s Prior Learning Assessment.
Schedule
Attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night because our online classroom is available 24/7/365. Your academic counselor will help schedule your courses for a Master of Information Systems.
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years.
Learning shouldn’t take years to put into practice. That’s why we’re empowering you to build career-relevant skills with every five- to six-week course.
We’ve worked with labor market researchers like Lightcast to find in-demand skills for careers and mapped those to our related associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Tuition
Paying for school
Lock in the peace of mind that comes with fixed, affordable tuition. You’ll enjoy one flat rate from the moment you enroll until the day you graduate from your program. That’s your Tuition Guarantee.
University of Phoenix MIS degree vs other universities
| Phoenix | |
|---|---|
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Cost per credit
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$698
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Credits per course
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3
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Tuition per course
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$2,094
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Total program length in credits
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33
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Length of course in weeks
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6
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Fees
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One fee per course
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Tuition guarantee
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YES
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Data pulled on September 14, 2023
Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites.
Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.
| COA Components | Master's Degree (non-CBE) |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees¹
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$16,128
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Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
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$1,632
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Transportation
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$1,632
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Miscellaneous personal expenses
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$660
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Living Expenses²
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Food
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$3,180
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Housing³
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$6,144
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Federal student loan fees
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$108
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Dependent care expenses
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$0
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Disability related expenses
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$0
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Total COA
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$29,484
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1The tuition component is based on a per credit weighted average for the credential level across the entire University.
2The University allows the same living expense amounts for students in all living arrangements and dependency statuses.
3The living expense component for students receiving Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) only includes an allowance for food.
Scholarships to earn your master’s degree, more affordably.
Everyone deserves an affordable education. That’s why we offer an unlimited number of scholarships, so if you qualify, you can get one. Starting with your first course, every qualifying new student will be awarded one of our scholarships, worth up to $1K.
Financial aid
You have options when it comes to paying for college tuition and expenses, such as federal grants and loans. Our finance advisors can answer your questions about financial aid and can help guide you through the process.
Federal Student Loan Basics
Careers & Outcomes
What can you do with a master’s degree in information systems?
Discover where your degree might take you and make informed choices about your future.
An online degree can prepare you to be a:
- Information systems director
- Information systems manager
Top skills learned in this program:
Communication
Information Technology
Management
Operations
Strategic Planning
Ready to get started?
Start your application for free or request additional information.
What you’ll learn
When you earn your master’s degree in information systems, you’ll be equipped with a concrete set of skills you can apply on the job. You’ll learn how to:
- Develop an information system plan that addresses the needs of an organization and considers emerging technologies.
- Explain best practices for an IT project plan required for key roles, resources, operational metrics, and risk responses needed to implement and maintain information systems within an organization
- Develop methods and tools for communication to drive innovation and change management to support growth within an organization.
- Create the vision, direction and strategic purpose of an information systems project that supports the needs of an organization.
- Construct a plan to meet the regulatory, compliance and security issues within an organization.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for computer and information systems managers is projected to be faster than average between 2021 and 2031.
The BLS Projected Growth for 2021-2031 is published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This data reflects the BLS’ projections of national (not local) conditions. These data points are not specific to University of Phoenix students or graduates.
Admissions
Apply for free – no application fee, no obligation.
Starting your degree is a big decision — and we want you to feel great about it. That’s why we remove obstacles from your application.
- No cost to request transcripts
- No GMAT
- No essay required
How to enroll at University of Phoenix
Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call or chat with us 7 days a week.
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Receive highly rated 1-on-1 support
You’ll have a support team of real people you can lean on to encourage your success as a student. Start a conversation about your future with one of our enrollment representatives today.
Call us at 844-937-8679 or chat with us 7 days a week.
Student Experience
An education that fits your busy life
Balancing family, work and school
Work toward your degree without giving up what matters most. Start your degree year-round and take one class at a time.
Online learning
Enroll in online classes and attend class whenever it fits your life, day or night.
Around-the-clock support and resources
You have a support team available up to 20 hours a day, 5 days a week. And our academic counselors, who are with you every step of the way, have earned a 5-star rating from 90% of our surveyed students.1
[1] Transactional Survey, August 2021-22 (18,645 respondents)
Faculty Spotlight
Professionals dedicated to you
Your success is a top priority for our deans and faculty members. They bring an average of 26 years of experience and hands-on perspective to the classroom, and help bridge the gap between academics and industry knowledge.
Accreditation
Count on the quality of your education
University of Phoenix has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org, since 1978.
Information systems articles
Frequently asked questions about the Master of Information Systems degree
An information system is a way for organizations, such as companies and departments of the government, to collect, process, store and distribute information, often in the form of a shared database or application. The study of information systems typically emphasizes the technology and equipment used for information systems, such as computers, software and networking devices.
A Master of Information Systems degree (MIS) can help prepare you for many different roles, including IT manager, IT director, information systems manager and information systems director.
Both fields deal with information, but the key difference lies in their focus. Information technology involves the design, implementation, maintenance or support of the technology components behind a system. These include databases, networks, hardware, software and other tools.
At University of Phoenix, we offer two great ways to get your Master of Information Systems (MIS) degree. Each of them teaches 36 important skills, but they come in two different formats: traditional and competency-based.
A traditional Master of Information Systems degree will likely appeal to you if you prefer more faculty instruction and taking one course at a time. A competency-based Master of Information Systems (MIS-CB) program could be a better fit if you already have IT experience and prefer more independence, faculty mentorship and taking multiple courses at once.
For starters, University of Phoenix offers career services not only to current students but to all graduates for life! Visit this page for all the details.
Additionally, our program offers exceptional flexibility. We understand that life happens. Some students have outside jobs, families to take care of or cannot commute. Learn how we can help with time management to take the stress off your shoulders.
Besides our flexibility with 1 class at a time, 6 weeks long with 24/7 access, our faculty actually work in the Information Systems field and can provide insight.
Best of all, former college students can earn their degrees without completely starting over in their coursework. Learn more about our cost-savings programs.
While widely available, not all programs are available to residents of all states. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.