Information Systems Management, Accelerated MSM

The MSM - Fast track Information Systems option has been designed for students in undergraduate information systems or related programs who are interested in pursuing graduate work with an information systems management emphasis. Additional requirements for students wishing to pursue this option include:

• Undergraduate degree in Information Systems (from AACSB accredited institution) or related fields with a Pre-MBA minor
• Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 with successful course completion in programming, database, and networking (B or better)
• Documented completion of an IS related internship (or other IS work experience) with a letter summarizing project and work scope from supervisor
• Letters of reference from undergraduate program director or faculty
• Undergraduate students who wish to count ACCT 554 Information Systems Security and ISM 520 Data Networks & Security toward their graduate degree may take these classes during their senior year and must receive a grade of B or better.
• Undergraduate degree must be completed at the most two years prior to planned date of program entry.

Admission Requirements

• Graduate School application 
• Official transcripts from each institution attended
• Letter of Intent
• Resume

Application Deadline

• August 1 for Fall enrollment
• December 1 for Spring enrollment
• May 1 for Summer enrollment

International Student Applications

I-20 forms used for visa approval are processed by UA student immigration services in the International Center: https://www.uakron.edu/international/. Proof of English Language Proficiency is required by producing an acceptable TOEFL or IELTS score.

Degree Offered: MSM Master of Science in Management

Program Contact: gradbusiness@uakron.edu