Kennesaw State University - Master of Science in Information Systems

I do not have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Will I meet admission requirements?

You might. Admission to the MSIS program requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and successful completion of either course work or professional work experience in the 5 preparatory knowledge clusters. In the worst case, this will require an applicant to take 5 undergraduate courses.

I've got a significant amount of experience working with computers, Why do I have to take prerequisite courses?

Even though you may have substantial experience using a computer, that experience may not equivocate to a semester's work in a specific technology area. Each of the prerequisite knowledge areas requires a level of knowledge commensurate with an undergraduate course. Some IT professionals may have this experience due to professional training or work experience. Contact the program director for more information on your case.

I have a degree from a foreign university. Any problems?

Maybe. Undergraduate degrees must be 4 years in length to be considered the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree. Check with the KSU admissions office for transcript evaluation instructions. If you are applying with an undergraduate degree from an institution outside of the United States, you must have your transcripts evaluated. Click on the following link to learn more about the special requirements for international students:

Do I need to submit a GRE or GMAT score before I begin taking MSIS course work?

Yes. You cannot be admitted to the program without an admissible test score from one of these tests. Your application package will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed until your GRE/GMAT scores are received. You may take these tests on-line at any one of several testing sites around Atlanta, with little or no waiting.

The only exception to this requirement is applicants who already have a graduate degree from a recognized, accredited institution.

I already have a master's degree. Do I need to retake or submit a GMAT or GRE test score?

Probably not. If your graduate degree is from a recognized, accredited US institutions, the MSIS Admissions Committee will not require you to submit a GMAT or GRE score. However if you enrolled in a graduate degree program but did not complete it, test scores may be required.

Should I take the GRE or the GMAT? Does it matter? What parts of each test should I register for?

It does not matter which test you take; we will accept either one. Both tests are measurements of general verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing ability.

How do I know if my GMAT/GRE scores are good enough for admission?

The program expects the successful applicant to possess scores of at least:

at least of 30 in the verbal category, 30 in the quantitative category and 3.0 in the analytical writing category of the GMAT
OR
at least 400 in the verbal category, 400 in the quantitative category and 3.0 in the analytical writing category of the GRE.

If your scores are below these levels, you should contact the program director to see if you need to retake the exam. If they are close across all three scores, you may still need to retake the exam. It's up to the admissions committee.

Is the KSU program a part-time or full-time program?

That's up to you. All course work is offered in the evenings, and/or weekends. The number of courses that you choose to take determines the pace at which you proceed and finish the program. Most KSU students are part-time and take 1 or 2 courses per semester.

Are scholarships available for graduate students?

While there are student loans available for US residents, there are no scholarships available for graduate students. However, there are competitive need scholarships available outside the university that may be applied to the MSIS. Check with the financial aid department for more information.

Are Graduate Assistantships available?

Yes. The is a limited number of Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) each year. Applications are available in the MSIS Program Office. GRAs are awarded at the end of Spring Semester for the following academic year.

I work, sometimes out of town. Is class attendance mandatory?

Many of our students work. Each professor will have an attendance policy - all of which take into account that students may miss class due to travel, work commitments, sick children, etc. Students should work out their schedules with their professor and other students on their project team.

For more information, contact the program Director - Dr. Amy Woszczynski or the program coordinator - Ms. Wanda Sexton in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University.

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