Admission Requirements
Admission into the MIS program is selective; the program, at its discretion, may request GRE or GMAT test scores, other supporting documents, or interviews that demonstrate the applicant's ability to successfully pursue a Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree.
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Submission of all postsecondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.50
- Eligibility for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at CMISTestWaiverRequest@siue.edu to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MIS admissions committee and is not guaranteed by meeting one or more below criteria.
- Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.
- Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale), in any graduate coursework that is complete.
- Upon review of application materials, a GMAT/GRE waiver may be available, but is not guaranteed, to applicants with an undergraduate/graduate degree cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). Applicants who hold a PhD or equivalent in a recognized field from an accredited university need not submit a GMAT/GRE score.
- Current resume demonstrating post-bachelor's degree professional work experience.
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- Submission of a Statement of Purpose, detailing the applicant’s background and career plans
- Personal history information
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Students recently admitted to the MS MIS program have had, on average, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (A=4.0), and GMAT scores of approximately 520 (with verbal scores over 20, quantitative scores over 25, and analytical writing of 4 or higher) or GRE scores of approximately 310 (with verbal scores over 150, quantitative scores over 154, and analytical writing of 4 or higher).
Review the SIUE Admission Policy for more information.
