A word about MS CIS
Koichi Onikubo
Senior Manager
Microsoft
"This program provides academic challenges while meeting new peers. The program greatly improved my English skills and understanding of IS issues. Following graduation, I was promoted and am responsible for a $700M business where I utilize knowledge gained in the program to achieve success."
The unique delivery format of the MS CIS program has proven popular with international students. Koichi Onikubo, a senior manager with Microsoft, traveled from Tokyo, Japan to participate in the program. His responsibilities involve contact with global partners and require innovative solutions. Koichi sought to earn his MSCIS degree to "gain a competitive edge in business."
If you are an international student, you must first complete an application through International Student Services (web site includes information, requirements and an application). Applicants to the MS CIS Program will also need to complete and submit all additional documents required for application specific to the MS CIS Program. These include: MS CIS Application Form, GMAT or GRE score, a nomination letter from a superior in the applicant’s organization, 2 letters of recommendation, self-evaluation essay, resume, and telephone interview. Learn more about the MS CIS application process. International students may submit their MS CIS application materials prior to approval by International Student Services. However, such applications will be pending until International Student Services verifies that all requirements have been met.
Language
Applicants whose primary language is not English are required to submit a score from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This score must be at least 550 on the paper-based, or a comparable score of 213 on the computer-based, with a minimum score at or above the 50th percentile on the Listening Comprehension Section.
Please note: since our program is designed for working IT professionals we do not have any graduate assistant opportunities or financial assistance beyond the standard U.S. Financial Aid programs that are only available to U.S. Citizens.