The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) is a STEM-designated degree designed for professionals who aspire to senior management roles in career tracks that have a significant technological component. You will study in a dual AACSB-accredited program and will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate IS for a business organization and develop and implement the appropriate IS strategies, all while attending to the ethical and legal implications of data and technology-related issues. International students who graduate with an MSIS from Rider may be eligible for a STEM OPT Extension to extend their post-completion OPT (optional practical training) authorization. The MSIS program is also offered fully online.
Where will a Rider education lead you? Listen to the stories of our alumni and current students to discover how they use their MSIS degree to excel in information systems.
The 30-credit program begins with a core foundation of management, information technology and analytics, followed by in-depth investigations into the relationship between technology systems and high-level business strategies.
Program may be completed in one year on a full-time basis.
With an anticipated 12% growth for qualified MSIS professionals by 2026, Rider’s program is preparing leaders in the thriving field of information technology (IT).
Attending Rider allowed me to break down my dreams into specific, achievable goals and facilitated my roadmap for success.”
Combine an M.S. in Information Systems with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) to build your credentials, skills and knowledge base. Our dual-degree offerings allow students to earn both degrees with fewer total credits than earning the degrees separately.
Rider University is proud to partner with local and international businesses and organizations to promote professional development and make higher education more accessible. Tuition discounts and additional benefits are available for eligible employees or members, as well as their immediate family members under the age of 24, for undergraduate or graduate study. Partners include Bank of America, Prospanica, Church & Dwight, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber and more.
Enhance your job prospects and save on graduate tuition with the Masters of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) 4+1 program. Rider undergraduate students can receive a 20% graduate tuition discount and earn their Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) in one additional year through this program.
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