Program Description

The Master of Information Science (MIS) program at Cleveland State University is a specialized degree program specifically designed to prepare students for careers as information professionals.  The MIS is housed within the Monte Ahuja College of Business. The coursework combines a blend of technology and management oriented courses designed to prepare the next generation of technology managers to lead enterprises in innovative ways. Specializations within the program allow students to build specific skill sets in areas such as information security, information technology management, and business analytics.

Admission Requirements

1. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or better
2. Test scores from either the Graduate Record Examinaton (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) are required if at least one of the following conditions is true: (a) the applicant’s undergraduate degree is from a college or university outside of the United States; (b) the applicant’s undergraduate degree is from a college or university without at least a regional level accreditation; (c) the applicant’s undergraduate cumulative grade point average is below 3.0
3. For those applicants who need GRE or GMAT, the following minimums are required: (a) a minimum total score of the 40th percentile or above if GMAT is taken; or (b) a minimum score of the 50th percentile in the Quantitative Reasoning portion of the GRE; and (c) a minimum score of the 5th percentile in the verbal portion of the GRE or GMAT.
4. For applicants whose native language is not English:
   1. A score on the TOEFL of at least 550 for the Paper Based Test (PBT) or 213 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) or 78 overall for the Internet Based Test (IBT).  For the IBT, a distribution of 20 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 17 in Writing and 20 in Speaking are required.
5. An official transcript from each college and university previously attended.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5	5	5	5	6

Remarks:

• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $39,000.
• Yearly tuition fee is given.
• Total 30 credit program.