MS Information Systems at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Programme overview

The MSIS provides advanced managerial and technology knowledge for IT and information systems professionals in business, not-for-profit and government enterprises. It has an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway (12 months of graduate education) and a traditional pathway of about 12-16 months, and ends with an industry-focused capstone project.

Faculty: Shidler College of Business | Duration: 30 credits (10 courses); 12 to 16 months | Study mode: full-time | Location: Honolulu, HI, United States

What you will study

12 credits of core (Advanced Security, Enterprise Data and Information Management, Enterprise System Architecture and Management, Digitally-Enabled Business Processes), 12 credits of electives (e.g. data analytics, networking and security, database systems, project management, business intelligence) and a 6-credit capstone or directed research.

Career pathways

IT/IS professionals for business, not-for-profit and government enterprises.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; two letters of recommendation; resume; statement of objectives; international students TOEFL 600 or IELTS 7.0. Applicants without prerequisite coursework in business and information systems may need additional courses.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,192 a year (2026-27). Graduate Business (Master's) tuition for 2026-27 based on 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing and other costs. Resident rate. Source

International applicants: USD 25,568 a year (2026-27). Graduate Business (Master's) tuition for 2026-27 based on 8 credits per semester (indicative budget figure from the cost of attendance page); excludes fees ($934), housing and other costs. Non-resident rate. Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; Graduate Division begins processing applications from August 1 for the following Fall and Summer semester and from April 1 for the following Spring semester.

All graduate application deadlines are set by the graduate programmes and vary by programme; some programmes set priority deadlines. Most Fall applicants hear a decision by late March/early April and Spring applicants by November/December. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/

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