Master of Science in Information Systems

If you are interested in our online MSIS program, we encourage you to apply! Applying online is quick and easy. MSIS admissions counseling is available to guide you through the admissions process.

To apply for Harding’s online MSIS program, applicants must have:

• A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by an agency nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Official copies of transcripts from the college or university that granted the bachelor’s degree
• A current resume
• A GPA of no less than 3.0

Students with an GPA of less than 3.0 will be considered for provisional admission on a case by case basis, with the condition that the student maintains a GPA of no less than 3.0 on the first nine hours of graduate work completed. Having this condition helps both the student and university determine the best next steps for the student. Upon satisfying this condition, the student will be granted full matriculation.

• $695 per credit hour tuition rate
• 30 hour program

*Does not include technology, graduation or other associated fees.

Harding strives to provide a quality education at an affordable rate. The benefits of earning a Master of Business Administration at Harding outweigh the MBA costs associated with it. At Harding University, you can be assured that your MBA tuition is an investment in your future success as a business professional.

Learn more about our Financial Assistance and ways to reduce MBA costs as a Harding graduate student. In order to receive student loans each semester, graduate students must be enrolled in four credit hours.

Learn more about the Federal Financial Aid Cost of Attendance and find a comprehensive listing of expenses that may be associated with enrollment.

Business and technology are inseparable in today’s evolving business landscape. With a master’s in information systems degree, you will strengthen your knowledge of technology-enabled business operations — a valuable skill in many organizations and industries. With an MSIS degree, you will be prepared to pursue a variety of careers that depend on the skills gained in this program.

In addition to accelerating your current career path, graduates can transition to information systems jobs, such as:

• Database administrator
• Strategic technology consultant
• Computer systems analyst
• Project manager
• Data analyst
• Information security analyst

The MSIS is a 30-credit-hour program comprised of 10 courses. There are 6 core courses and the remaining 4 courses are dependent on the concentration area chosen. Choose from three concentrations:

1. Data Analytics

Bridge the gap between the technical expertise of data scientists and the operational expertise of marketing, supply chain, risk and other frontline managers.

2. Information Assurance and Security

Understand and communicate cybersecurity risks to internal teams and external cients, make sound strategic decisions related to investments in cybersecurity, and understand cybersecurity risk management and reporting framework.

3. Project Management

Manage information systems projects utlizing the latest agile methodologies. Students have the opportunity to become certified by the Project Management Institute.

The Graduate School of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)which is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

The association embraces the virtues of teaching excellence and emphasizes to students that it is essential to learn how to learn. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001 and again in 2011, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels.