Program Overview
The Information Systems at Murray State University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Systems programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Murray, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Systems programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Software Methodologies
- Decision Support and Expert Systems
- Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
- Telecommunications Principles
- Project Management
- Quantitative Financial Controls
- Comprehensive Project in Computer Information Systems or Graduate Internship in Information Systems
- Advanced Programming in C#
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Principles of Information Systems Analysis and Design
- Accounting
- Statistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- $50 non-refundable fee
- An appropriate undergraduate major
- Transcript reflecting all previous college credit.
- Some programs require a letter of eligibility for the beginning teacher internship program or a Kentucky provisional certificate or comparable documentation from another state department of education.
- Oral defense of thesis.
- Letter of Intent
- Online or paper application
- A combined score of 288 or higher in the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE\xc2\x92s Revised General Test (or 980 or better in the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the old GRE or 490 or better in GMAT),
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in his/her Undergraduate program, and
- No more than 3 failing grades in the undergraduate transcript. \xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Murray State University
Murray State University
Murray, United States
Murray State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 15 months