Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)

Advance or Pivot in Your Career

Our top-ranked master’s program in information systems develops the next generation of IT and technical strategy leaders in the age of AI. Unlike traditional Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) programs, which focus on legacy IT management, the Drexel Howley College of Engineering and Computing program integrates artificial intelligence, analytics, cybersecurity, cloud and product/technology leadership throughout the curriculum.

By blending our School of Computer and Information Sciences’ expertise in data science, human–computer interaction and user experience, and library and information science, this program enables you to develop mastery in cybersecurity, technology leadership, or artificial intelligence while building comprehensive practical knowledge across technology and business, in topics such as project management, product management, web application development, data science and human-centered computing.

Program Overview

Students in our program learn to build, manage and strategically deploy intelligent systems through a blend of theory and practice. Our courses offer hands-on learning experiences with real industry case studies, embedded portfolios and projects that mirror the way industry technology teams work today.

Drexel’s MSIS program, ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report as of 2025, is designed for students with or without technical or business backgrounds. Students with background in information science development or strategy will find a suite of specialized electives to deepen their skills. Students new to the field will benefit from rigorous foundational courses and electives to build upon and further practice those skills.

Meet an Information Systems Alum

Curriculum

The MSIS curriculum includes a suite of core courses on fundamental topics such as information system development and management, digital transformation, data management and analytics, Agile project management, project leadership, and cybersecurity. All our courses emphasize hands-on and project-based learning to help you build the skills that employers are looking for.

Our electives offer a range of specialized options, including courses in digital resilience and risk management, strategic management, cybersecurity policy and governance, information assurance, digital forensics, full-stack development, and web programming.

Students can select electives to pursue pathways in leadership, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence:

• The leadership pathway includes courses such as: Software Project Management and Requirements Engineering and Management
• The cybersecurity pathway includes courses such as: Information Forensics and Disaster Recovery, Continuity Planning and Digital Risk Assessment
• The artificial intelligence pathway includes courses such as: Applied Artificial Intelligence and Human–Artificial Intelligence Interaction

Visit Drexel’s Course Catalog for a full description of each required course and elective for this program.

Please note: Drexel will transition to a semester calendar for all undergraduate and graduate programs beginning in August 2027. The course catalog linked above is the semester preview catalog, outlining the academic programs and pathways that will launch with semesters in Fall 2027.

Our curriculum also includes preparation for industry leading certifications, including:

• AWS Cloud Practitioner / Solutions Architect
• Google Professional Data Analytics or Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
• PMI’s Agile and AI for PM certifications
• Cybersecurity certificates aligned with NIST or CompTIA content
• AI and LLM tooling micro-credentials

Graduate Co-op

Full-time, on-campus students who are accepted for fall and winter term admissions can also choose a Graduate Co-op option. Please visit the Steinbright Career Development Center to learn more about cooperative education and its benefits.

Fast Facts

Career Outlook

MSIS graduates typically earn a starting salary of $80,000 with an upward trajectory in a job sector that is predicted to continue growing, even in the age of AI. MSIS graduates are well suited for roles such as information systems manager, database architect, computer systems analyst and management analyst. Further in their careers, graduates take on roles such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), for which the median salaries are $161,000 and $230,000, respectively.

Where Our Information Systems Graduates Work

• Google
• Washington University 
• Pluto TV 
• The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson 

Learn More About Information Systems Careers

Admissions

Requirements

Please visit our Graduate Admissions section for admissions requirements and application deadlines.

Finances

Please visit Drexel’s official Graduate Tuition & Fees webpage. There are a variety of sources of financial aid and scholarships to help you fund your master’s degree — explore them here.

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Be in touch with us to get answers to all your questions! We can connect you with a Recruitment Specialist, one of our Graduate Dean’s Ambassadors, or a faculty member to help. Contact our graduate recruitment team at cciinfo@drexel.edu, or by filling out this form, and we’ll get back to you soon.