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The Master of Science in Information Systems is a technically-oriented degree that conveys a deeper understanding of technology in a business context. It allows students from diverse backgrounds to increase their technical expertise in Information Technology and Information Systems.

Available Concentrations

Cybersecurity Management -

post-secondary coursework and/or business experience in basic computer networking, including familiarity with the OSI model of network architecture

post-secondary coursework and/or business experience in any of the following areas:

systems and software development, including analysis and design

data management and analysis

IT-related fields,  management, and/or accounting

Data Analytics - post-secondary coursework and/or business experience in any of the following areas:

systems and software development, including analysis and design

data management and analysis

IT-related fields, management, accounting, and/or marketing

Information Management - post-secondary coursework and/or business experience in any of the following areas:

systems and software development, including analysis and design

data management and analysis

IT-related fields, management, and/or accounting

User Experience Engineering - post-secondary coursework and/or business experience in any of the following areas:

systems and software development, including analysis and design

data management and analysis

IT-related fields, management, and/or marketing

art, particularly graphic design

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/computing/graduate_programs/msis.php

Admission Criteria

In addition to admission policies established by the Graduate School, all applicants must submit the following:

  1. Undergraduate transcripts that show the equivalent of an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  2. Three letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s academic ability, professional maturity, and communication skills.

  3. A personal essay that discusses the applicant’s reason for pursuing the M.S. in Information Systems.
  4. A curriculum vitae, detailing any IT-related work experience.

In addition to these criteria, international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as specified by Graduate School Admission Policies.

 Statement of Purpose   - 1 or 2 pages, discussing background, interests and reasons for wanting to pursue a Masters degree

Three letters of recommendation, from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant’s promise of academic achievement and potential for professional growth (Optional) 

Resume: A current resume is not required, but applicants are encouraged to include one.

Proof of English Proficiency
Proof of your proficiency in English is required if your primary language is not English. Persons who have completed one or more years of university level study in the U.S. may be exempt at the discretion of the International Services Office. Proof can be provided in two ways:

TOEFL - 79 ; IELTS - 6.5 ; PET - 53 ; Duolingo - 115

Fall - May 1

Spring - October 1

https://www.etsu.edu/gradschool/masters-degrees.php

Click Here for Graduate Application

Application Procedures - Graduate Applicants

Start the application online using the link provided above.

Application Coding: In the online application, students must tag the application to Indo Global Studies.

1) In the ‘Current ETSU Student Information’ tab, are you a client of an agent that has contracted with ETSU to recruit students? Students must answer 'Yes' to the question "

2) Please select the agent you are working with”, select Indo Global Studies from the dropdown.

3) Students MUST add the code “IGSG1” to their applications to ensure the application is coded for Indo Global Studies.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org  after submitting the application.

 

Here for Undergraduate Application

Application Procedures - Undergraduate Applicants

Start the application online using the link provided above.

Application Coding: In the online application, students must tag the application to Indo Global Studies.

1) In the ‘ETSU International Partner Information tab,

 If you are applying through an international agency partner, please input their ETSU code here.
Student must add code “IGS1” to their applications to ensure the application is coded for Indo Global Studies.

2) How did you first learn about East Tennessee State University?

Select “others” from the dropdown

3) Please describe how you first learned about ETSU?

Type - Indo Global Studies

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org  after submitting the application.