Information Science (ISCI-MPS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

The information science master of professional studies (IS MPS) is an interdisciplinary master’s program in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. Information science examines the interplay between people and technology: exploring how computing systems intersect with human values, culture, and interaction.

What you will study

The completion of the IS MPS degree program requires foundational coursework and technical skill-building that provide a broad exposure to the field of information science. The requirements offer students the flexibility to combine courses that fit their focus area and individual career goals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All Graduate School requirements , including the; Two letters of recommendation; Personal statement; Academic statement of purpose; Resume or CV; An online interview is required. Once the application is submitted applicants will receive a link to the interview and this must be submitted by the application deadline.; The GRE test is not accepted.; English Language Proficiency requirement for all applicants; Note: The M.P.S. Application deadline: Fall, May 3

USD 73,946 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 1 tuition per year (M.Eng, selected M.P.S., M.M.H., and M.S. Information Systems, Advanced Architectural Design, Advanced Urban Design, Design Technology); one rate for all students; tuition only, excludes fees and health insuranc Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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