Information Systems and Technology, MS

Boost Your Mastery of Enterprise-Wide Information Systems

Two people are sitting at a desk and viewing a laptop screen displaying a video game scene.This 30-credit program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is ideal for engineers, computer scientists, business people, and other professionals who are responsible for designing, installing, managing, improving, and evaluating integrated enterprise-wide information systems. The program emphasizes using business processes and enterprise resource planning software to integrate major functional areas such as manufacturing, distribution, sales, and finance.

You can take classes for the 30-credit degree in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule classes in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work.

Where an MS in Information Systems and Technology Will Take You

The degree will equip you with the required skills to manage and analyze the flow of information in the corporate world. You’ll be ready to take up roles where you’re responsible for enhancing the quality and efficiency of information systems in an organization. From data analyst to information systems manager to systems developer, the career paths are plentiful and rewarding.

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Application Deadline

This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2024. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$103,790 Median Salary

Computer Systems Analysts

Employment of computer systems analysts is projected to grow 9 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 34,200 openings for computer systems analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$124,910 Median Salary

Information Security Analysts

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 29 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,000 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$123,100 Median Salary

Database Administrators and Architects

Overall employment of database administrators and architects is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 7,800 openings for database administrators and architects are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$96,800 Median Salary

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Employment of network and computer systems administrators is projected to decline 4 percent from 2024 to 2034.

Despite declining employment, about 14,300 openings for network and computer systems administrators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$131,450 Median Salary

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers

Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 129,200 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

MS in Information Systems Technology

It is not just about the technology; it is all about the enterprise system, and how integration between the system and the technology happens.

Suvendu Bhutia, MS In Information Systems And Technology, ‘12

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