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Information Systems (MSIS)

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Tuition USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MSc
Deadline 2001-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Nevada, U.S.
Language English

Program Overview

The Information Systems (MSIS) at Desert Research Institute is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, 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 (MSIS) 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Nevada, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Information Systems (MSIS) programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Computer Security, Controls, and Information Assurance
  2. Data Resource Management
  3. Project Management: Advanced Topics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • A Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score of 500 or better.\xc2\xa0 Students must also place in the 20th percentile or higher in each portion (verbal, written and quantitative) of the exam. These minimum scores are subject to change.
  • Proficiency in word processing and the general ability to use computers to analyze and solve business problems using software such as spreadsheets, statistical packages and databases.
  • For international students, a minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.5 on the International English Language Test System (IELTS).\xc2\xa0

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,094 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Desert Research Institute directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Desert Research Institute

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    Desert Research Institute

    Nevada, U.S.

    Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the organization that...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-03-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
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