MS Management Information Systems at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The MS in Management Information Systems is a STEM-designated Katz programme that builds the technical and business skills needed to manage an organization's IT resources. It can be taken with the MBA as a dual degree or part-time, and Katz students can add School of Computing and Information certificates.

Faculty: Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Management information systems courses with recommended electives and project management (PMI) professional development; optional School of Computing and Information certificates via a separate application.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master of Science admissions (Katz): online application, two essays, resume, transcript, two letters of recommendation and an interview required; GMAT/GRE optional (the GRE At-Home exam is no longer accepted since December 10, 2024). International applicants: TOEFL iBT minimum 80 (or 4.0 overall with all subscores 4.0+ if taken on or after January 21, 2026), IELTS minimum 6.5 (7.0 recommended), or Duolingo English Test minimum 125 (130 recommended); degree certificate required. Full-time MS deadlines (fall start): Early Advantage October 15, Round One January 15, International final April 15, Domestic final July 15; part-time MS deadlines: Fall July 15, Spring November 15, Summer March 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 35,100 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, All Master of Science Full-Time Programs, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 53,252 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, All Master of Science Full-Time Programs, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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