Missouri State University
901 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897, United States

Missouri State University is a public university in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1905. It is the state's second largest university by enrollment, with an enrollment of 23,418 in the fall semester of 2023.

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OVERVIEW
The STEM designated Master of Science in Information
Technology (MS IT) program provides current and future IT
professionals with the technical and managerial knowledge
and skills to effectively align technology with business strategy.
Designed for IT professionals and graduate students with
academic backgrounds in information technology, computer
science, computer engineering and related fields this graduate
STEM program provides the understanding needed to lead
teams, departments, and firms in gaining a competitive
advantage via IT solutions. 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Complete coursework designed by IT faculty in partnership with proven IT
professionals
• Develop competencies in business, technology, and leadership
• Benefit from a mix of traditional and online courses
• Earn your MS IT Degree in as little as one year
V 30-credit hour program
V Enroll in two courses during five 8-week blocks
• Become eligible for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension
V Complete initial 12-month OPT
V Apply for a 24-month OPT extension
• Next Start Term – Fall 2024

PROGRAM COURSES
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
ITC 732 - Strategic IT Planning
ITC 738 - Information Technology
Project Management

ITC 744 - Information Systems Management
ITC 746 - Data Management
ITC 747 - IT Legal Issues
ITC 754 - Organizational Transformation
ITC 755 - Data Analysis and Visualization
ITC 774 - Predictive Artificial Intelligence

The Master of Science in Project Management program is accredited by the Project Management Institute's Global Accreditation Center.

The Master of Science in Project Management program requires completion of 30 hours.  Please click the link below.

https://graduate.missouristate.edu/Catalog/prog-project-management.htm?_gl=1*l4uabe*_ga*ODI0NTEzNDU4LjE2OTMzNzM5OTM.*_ga_7Y7S5HGDSK*MTY5OTU0MDYxMi4yMi4xLjE2OTk1NDM1MzkuNjAuMC4w

 

Please note that MS-IT seated option is designed to be completed within one year. 

Below are the instructions for the new application process, which are also written in the application form.

  1. Submit an online application: https://forms.office.com/r/GkJMGQmp6D
  2. Once students complete the online form, please submit all seven documents below to AshokKallam@MissouriState.edu


Please include their full name and Date of Birth in the Subject line of the Email. 
1. A scanned copy of your academic transcripts
2. A scanned copy of your English Proficiency Test scores
3. A scanned copy of your diploma (if graduated from a bachelor's degree)
4. Professional/Academic Resume
5. A scanned copy of the biographical page of your passport
6. Bank Statement (request a copy of your bank statement or letter from your bank documenting available funds:     
 $33,126)
7. Statement of Financial Support Form (https://international.missouristate.edu/Services/_Files/FNCL_update_23_24_2.pdf)

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must meet the following requirements to be admitted to the MS Information
Technology program.
• Earned undergraduate degree in IT, computer science, computer engineering,
B. Tech or related field
• 2.75 or higher GPA (U.S. 4.00 scale) for last 60 credit hours
• Language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 ;  TOEFL 79 ; Duolingo 110 ; PTE 53
• No GRE/GMAT Requirement

If students have already applied MS-IT through GradCAS, please do not fill out this application form again. They will be processed as regular graduate applicants.

Students who are majored in mechanical engineering are less likely to get admitted because they tend to have very few classes related to IT, computer science or related field listed on their transcript.

Important Deadlines for International Applicants (Graduate and Undergraduate)

Application Deadline

Fall - May 1st

Spring - October 1st

 

I-20 Request Deadline

Fall - June 1st

Spring - November 1st

Note: I-20 issuance starts on September 1st for spring admits, and March 1st for Fall admits.    

https://international.missouristate.edu/Services/future.htm

Apply online.
Complete the online application for admission through the GradCAS application portal.

Application Coding: There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies coding. Please send student details and their documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.