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    Information Systems (MS)

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    Honolulu, USMSIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $47,940.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    46%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in Honolulu, US. Tuition is $47,940 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers IT/IS risks and cybersecurity, data and information management, IT-enabled business processes, IT infrastructure and systems design, and alignment of information systems with organizational strategies. It includes core courses, electives, and a capstone directed research project.

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Dec 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE score (recommended but not required)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE score (recommended but not required)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score of 61 TOEFL iBT (scores may vary for each graduate program)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score of 6.00

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $30,216.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is $47,940 across 30 required credits.
    Is Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa online or in-person?
    Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is offered in-person.
    How long does Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa take to complete?
    Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
    Information Systems (MS) at University of Hawaii at Manoa reports an acceptance rate of approximately 46%.