Governors State University
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States

Governors State University is a public university in University Park, Illinois. The 750 acres campus is located 30 miles south of Chicago, Illinois. GSU was founded in 1969. It is a public university offering degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels.

The power and potential of technology can move an organization forward. Governors State(s)Master of Science in Management Information Technology equips you with the skills and experience needed to make real-life decisions as you gain expertise in data administration, enterprise systems, information security, IT infrastructure, and the strategic management of information systems.

This applications-focused program within the AACSB-accredited College of Business provides the skills to unlock the power and potential of technology—knowledge that can move an organization forward. The graduate program does not require students to have a Bachelor(s) Degree in MIS; students who have earned baccalaureate degrees in other academic areas are required to complete appropriate preparatory courses.

Reach your career goals.

Advance your career. Move into a decision-making or IT management role in your organization. In the M.S. of Management Information Technology program, you will obtain the foundational knowledge required to align technology and processes with business strategy.

Our AACSB-accredited College of Business has designed a curriculum that provides the global knowledge needed in the South Chicagoland region and beyond.

Why get a Master of Science in Management Information Technology?

In this program, you will gain the expertise needed to align business technology with business strategy. With access to business software from SAP, IBM, and Microsoft, you will enter your field prepared to work with cutting-edge technology—or apply your newly acquired skills immediately in your current position.

Here are salaries for a few related career options at the supervisory or management level: 

  • Robert Half, 2019 Chicago area – https://www.roberthalf.com/salary-guide/technology  
    • Technical Services Manager (Midpoint Salary $161,510)
    • Network Administrator (Midpoint Salary $114, 700)
    • Database Administrator (Midpoint Salary $124,310)
    • Data Analyst / Report Writer (Midpoint Salary $124,310)

 Delivery Format

Achieve your Master of Science in Management Information Technology in as little as 18 months. Governors State(s) 33-credit hour MSMIT. is offered in a fully on-campus or hybrid format. Flexible evening classes, along with virtual online classes, allow you to customize your schedule to fit the demands of your daily life.

Required Documents:

- Transcripts - All Previous Universities - Minimum GPA - 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Please include grading scale if available

- GSU now accepts 3 year degree(s) from India. 

- Proof of English proficiency

- TOEFL (80 - minimum sub-scores of 20 in each section)

- IELTS (6.0)

- Duolingo (95)

- PTE (53 - minimum sub-scores of 53 in each section)

-GRE/GMAT is optional for most programs.

-GMAT is strongly recommended for MS Business Analytics applicants

- Resume

- Statement of Purpose

- 3 Letters of Recommendation

- Copy of Passport

- NACES Evaluation Recommended - University reserves the right to ask for a NACES at a later date

Deadlines:

Most programs are on a rolling admission basis. However, the following programs have admission deadlines or limited admission periods: Communication, Media, and Performance; Communication Disorders; Counseling; Health Administration; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Political and Justice Studies; Psychology; School Psychology; and Social Work. Refer to the specific major sections in this catalog for criteria and deadlines. Details on application to master level programs are found in the Graduate Admissions webpages of the Admissions Office

Fall - 1 July, Spring - 1 December

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.