Program Overview
The program’s curriculum is based on nationally approved curriculum recommendations and is designated as a STEM program. Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit and OPT STEM extension.
Holly Landrum ’24
Information Systems, MS
Equipped to Succeed
It's important for me to be at a school that is near tech hubs and has connections to the industry. The CIO of a major technology company was even a professor.”
Holly Landrum ’24
Information Systems, MS
Program Updates for 2025-26
Our Master's in Information Systems program has been updated for the 2025-26 academic year. These updates apply to both full-time and part-time formats.
The full-time program can be completed in as little as 10 months, within a single academic year, while the part-time program offers a flexible schedule and can be completed in up to two years.
Both formats include a total of 30 units: 26 required units and 4 elective units, with each course worth 2 units. We've also added two new required courses: Product Management and Digital Transformation in Enterprise.
To view the current course offerings and requirements, please visit our full-time program or part-time program in the USF course catalog, which will soon reflect these updates.
Two Degree Formats
| Full-Time | Part-Time |
| F-1 Visa Accepted. Students from around the world are welcome to our full-time programs. More about international applicants. | We are unable to admit F-1 seeking international applicants to our part-time programs. |
| ~10-month master's degree program | 21-month master's degree program |
| Evening classes plus daytime requirement | Evening classes |
| GRE / GMAT Not Required | |
| Studies begin in the fall term only, in August | Begin studies in January or August |
Admission Criteria
For applicants with education in IT, IS, or related fields (e.g., engineering):
- A minimum of 1 year of professional experience in IT, IS, or related fields is required.
- Internships in IT, IS, or related fields may be applied toward this 1-year work experience requirement.
For applicants without education in IT, IS, or related fields:
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in IT, IS, or related fields is required.
- Internships in IT, IS, or related fields may be applied toward this 2-year work experience requirement.
Graduate Admission: Masagung Graduate School of Management
San Francisco, CA 94105
Monday–Friday
9 a.m–5 p.m.