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    Information Systems (M.S.)

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    Harrisburg, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $41,602.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Harrisburg, US. Tuition is $41,602 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program equips students with advanced technical, managerial, and analytical competencies to strategize, plan, design, and manage strategic IT initiatives for achieving business objectives and competitive advantage. It includes a master's project involving original work and a scholarly paper.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    May 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min official scores from the GMAT test or GRE test (the test must have been taken within the past five years)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min official scores from the GMAT test or GRE test (the test must have been taken within the past five years)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $41,602 across 30 required credits.
    Is Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Information Systems (M.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)