Management Information Systems M.S.
Gain the Skills to Improve Your Company's Operations
In business, it's all about keeping up with technology with an eye on helping people
improve their lives. That's why companies need managers with sharp problem-solving
skills and the capability to determine optimal business requirements for information
systems. Your University of Houston-Clear Lake Master of Science degree in Management
Information Systems will teach you to use your analytical, technical, and problem-solving
skills to create a more efficient, effective operation. You'll have the opportunity
to network while having hands-on experience with data communications, database management
systems, distributed computing and various systems analysis and design development
strategies.
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Contribute to the Growth of Companies of All Sizes
With guidance from esteemed College of Business faculty, you will focus on web applications
design and development; database design, development, and administration; computer
networks design and management; computer systems security; wireless networking, and
other related topics necessary to create a solid IT foundation. Upon degree completion,
you will find work as a database analyst, business application developer, systems
analyst, computer/data security analyst and more.
Admission Requirements
- Management Information Systems M.S.
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Admission DeadlineStandard Graduate Admission Deadline
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ApplicationA standard university application is required.
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Requirements
Applicants to the MIS program may qualify with a standardized test waiver if any of the following conditions are met:
- Earned a bachelor’s degree from a qualified institution with a 3.250 or greater cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution, or
- Earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution, or
- Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
Degree Requirements
Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree in the College of Business is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Management Information Systems, M.S.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline
*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business
and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment
to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business
partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions
to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees,
and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world,
and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business
and separate accounting accreditation.
Management Information Systems M.S. Faculty
Gokhan Gercek
Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3178
Email: Gercek@UHCL.edu
Office: S3202
Charitha Hettiarachchi
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3203
Email: hettiarachchi@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.03
Jian Lin
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3167
Email: linjian@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 7
Naveed Saleem
Department Chair and Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3202
Email: saleem@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 5
Douglas Steel
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3189
Email: steel@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 11
Nanfei Sun
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3190
Email: sun@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.12
Michael Yu-Chi Wu
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business
Contact number: 281-283-3169
Email: wum@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.2