Master of Science CMIS

How to Apply

The application process involves four basic steps.  These steps will satisfy requirements for both application to the Graduate School and to the MS in CMIS program.

Step 1. Apply on-line at www.siue.edu/graduate/apply/index.shtml  or you may download the application and mail it in with the fee to the address listed on the application.

Step 2.    Applicants must request official transcripts from each of the following institutions: 

• a. The undergraduate degree granting institution (or the institution at which it is in progress).  SIU graduates may omit this step.
• b. All institutions at which graduate-level courses have been completed or are currently in progress.
• c. Any institution where a course was taken and you want it evaluated for waiver of a foundation course.
• Official transcripts must be mailed directly to:

Graduate Admissions
P.O. Box 1047
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL  62026-1047

Step 3.    Applicants must take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and have official test scores sent to the School of Business.  Information may be found on the GMAT web site:  www.mba.com  The GMAT school code for the M.S. CMIS program at SIUE is 3T9CD83.  GMAT scores are only valid if taken within ten years prior to a candidate's admission. 

Step 4.    Applicants must submit a statement detailing the applicant's background and career plans.  Forward your statement detailing your background and career plans to:

School of Business Student Services Office
P.O. Box 1186
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL  62026-1186

Step 5.  Submit a Personal History Form (PHF) to the School of Business Student Services Office.  The PHF is available in pdf format by clicking here.  Instructions for returning the form to the School of Business Student Services Office are located on the PHF.