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The information science and technology AACSB-accredited graduate program is structured to educate students in the design, development and successful application of information systems in organizations. With only four required core courses, this program provides students with the flexibility to choose their own specialized area of interest. A total of 30 credit hours of course work is required to complete this degree.
Quick facts
Official name
Master of science in information science and technologyCampus
Program type
Master's degreeAcademic home
Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development | Department of Business and Information TechnologyDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning Commission, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)Credit hours
30Estimated cost
$28,500.00Military credit hours
30Military estimated cost
$23,850.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.

Career prospects
Become a highly trained IST professional. This AACSB accredited graduate program is structured to educate you in the design, development and successful application of information systems in organizations and businesses.
Program structure
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required. Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes each semester and finish in two to three years.
Course work includes
- Technological innovation management and leadership
- Human-computer interaction
- Foundations of internet computing
- Information systems project management
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
SemesterTypical program length
3 yearsTypical course load
1-2 classes per semesterAccreditation
Missouri University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
The Kummer College of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
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Areas of interest include credibility in advertising, cause marketing, social entrepreneurship marketing, brand communities and consumer-brand relationships