The Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) program explores the junction of information, networks, and human behavior. Students gain the skills and knowledge to model and design systems that are accountable, resilient, trustworthy, sustainable, and ethical.
The GRE is optional for admission to the MSIS or MSIS-GSPIA joint degree programs. GMAT test scores are also accepted.
At A Glance
Credits: 36 Duration: 2 to 4 years to complete Format: On campus
| Application Deadlines | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Fall | July 15 | February 15 |
| Spring | November 1 | June 15 |
| Summer | March 15 | December 15 |
| Tuition | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residency | Full-time per term | Part-time per credit |
| PA Residents | $14,130 | $1,148 |
| Out-of-State Residents | $24,909 | $2,044 |
Note: The above tuition costs are the rates for the current academic year. Tuition rates are updated annually every summer.
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What can you do with a master's in information science?
MSIS graduates enjoy the limitless potential for exciting careers in virtually every industry in careers as information professionals, including systems analysts and designers, database developers and managers, information security experts, and more. Many students work in fields like healthcare, finance, law, manufacturing, government, higher education, research, and more.
Coursework
This degree requires 36 credits of formal coursework. View full Master of Science in Information Science degree requirements in the Pitt Course Catalog. This program may be completed in three semesters of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study.
Students can also choose to focus on a defined areas of concentration to meet the specific needs of different industry and academic sectors. Specializations are not required. Options include:
- Big Data Analytics
- Database and Web Systems
- Geoinformatics
- Human Centered Computing
- Information Security
- Telecommunications and Distributed Systems
To declare a specialization, students need to fill out the Graduate Academic Plan Change Form before the end of the term in which they will earn 18 credits. In the form's "Current Subplan" section, students select their desired specialization.
