Information systems
As organizations rely on increasingly complex systems to manage data and operations, the need for skilled IT professionals grows. When you earn your M.S. in Information Systems online from Oregon State University, you’ll be prepared to manage projects, improve systems, drive results and lead in the world of IT.
Through coursework that is career-focused and pragmatic, this program emphasizes how to use information systems to solve real business problems. Learn how information systems are designed, built and managed while gaining skills you can apply across industries. As a program graduate, you’ll have the experience that supports third-party certifications and prepares you for leadership roles in a rapidly evolving field.
Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online master’s degree in information systems
As a student in Oregon State’s online information systems master’s degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who have real-world industry experience.
- Database management
- Systems design
- Security fundamentals
- Governance design
- Project management
- Process analysis
- Technical communication
- Problem-solving
Program details
This interdisciplinary, online MSIS degree program combines information systems principles and fundamental business knowledge. Study industry-aligned IT topics such as cybersecurity, analytics, system development and project management. A collection of elective courses will allow you to customize the program to meet your career goals.
The online M.S. in Information Systems program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Business.
Degree requirements
A total of 45 quarter credits is required to graduate with your master’s degree in information systems. Degree requirements and curriculum information are available on Oregon State's academic catalog.
Additional program features
Concentrations
When you pursue your master’s degree in information systems online, you’ll work with your academic advisor to choose from several concentrations that allow you to focus your studies in an area of particular interest to you.
- Cybersecurity management
- Business analytics
- Applied AI
- Geographic information science
Capstone
Your degree program will culminate in an applied or industry-sponsored capstone project, solving real-world problems while gaining practical IT experience.
Industry certifications
The online master’s degree in information systems prepares you to pursue third-party industry certifications — such as CompTIA Network+, Google Cybersecurity and ISACA IT Audit Fundamentals — which are critically important in IT fields. With your degree and additional certifications available, you’ll be well-positioned for the job you want.
Admission requirements
Explore the detailed admissions information for the online master’s degree in information systems program, including any application deadlines and required documents, on the College of Business website.
Program start dates
Students are admitted to this program four times per year, and you can begin your studies in fall, winter, spring or summer. Visit Oregon State's academic calendar for term start dates.
AACSB accreditation
This program is offered by Oregon State's College of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International — The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Learn more about the College of Business AACSB accreditation.
Start on the pathway toward a master’s degree
Oregon State makes it possible for you to apply the credits you earn in an OSU graduate certificate program directly toward the online MSIS degree program. Up to 22 graduate credits may be transferred toward a 45-credit master’s degree.
These four Oregon State online graduate certificates can be applied to the M.S. in Information Systems degree program:
- Geographic information science
- Business analytics
- Business fundamentals
- Supply chain and logistics management
Applying credits like this, an approach known as stacking, can help you build credentials over time and advance your career. It's also a great way to test a field of study through a series of courses before committing to a full degree program. For students like Ali Lanenga, stacking can make a journey to a degree feel more manageable.
Explore certificates and microcredentials
You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online from Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.
Information systems careers
The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online MSIS degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. You’ll graduate ready to showcase your abilities and provide insights in economic sectors that need IT experts.
Job market outlook
Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to information systems. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.
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