Now Accepting Applications For 2012⁺    

Deadline for international applications is March 15⁺

Mandatory orientation program occurs by early August  

+ International students accepted only for start in the fall quarter. Full-time domestic students also accepted for start in the winter quarter. Part-time students accepted to start in the winter and spring quarters.

++ Dates subject to change. Deadlines refer to start in Fall 2012. For other starting periods, please contact the Graduate Programs Office or Program Director for additional information.

* To receive the highest consideration for scholarships please apply by November 15.  All applications received after November 15 will be considered for scholarships if funds are still available.

** January 31 is the application deadline for international students without a student visa.  International applications will be considered after the January 31 deadline at the discretion of the program.

***Applications may be received after the July 15 deadline at the discretion of the program.  Please contact the Graduate Programs Office or Program Director for additional information.

Applications are processed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.

Eligibility

Application for the MS-IS program is open to students with undergraduate degrees in any discipline. We seek students whose academic records and work experiences identify them as potential leaders in IT practice.

Applying

In reviewing your application, we consider several criteria including your undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate performance, your GMAT or GRE scores, your work experience, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular involvement.

Start the application process with an online application:

This application is required of all graduate applicants to the University of Cincinnati. This form must be completed online at https://apply.uc.edu/OnlineApply/LogIn.iface?applicant=Grad. There is a $65 application fee for domestic students and a $70 application fee for international students.

The following items should be included in a complete online application:

• Contact Information for Letters of Recommendation. You need letters from two people who are familiar with your ability and accomplishments. Please contact your references before starting your online application; once your references are included in the online application system, you will not be able to change them. 
• Career Goal Statement. Please answer the following question in less than 500 words: How will the MS-IS degree from the University of Cincinnati help you accomplish your career goals? This document will be submitted during the online application process.
• Resume. You must include a current resume with your application. This document will be submitted during the online application process.

GMAT or GRE Scores:

To register for the GRE, you may call 1-800-GRE-CALL, or register via the internet at www.gre.org. Have your official scores sent directly to us by Educational Testing Services (Our ETS code is 1833; Department code is not applicable/necessary as we have online access to your scores based on the institution information). To register for the GMAT, you may call 1-800-GMAT-NOW or register via the internet at www.gmat.org. Scores are valid for five years. There is no institution code; schools where the results will be sent are selected via drop-down lists. The University of Cincinnati through Communiversity offers both GMAT and GRE preparation courses.  To register for either of these courses you may call 1-513-556-6932 or visit the Communiversity website.

Official TOEFL Scores:

If English is not your native language, you must also provide us with your TOEFL score. Scores should be sent directly to the university from ETS (our ETS code is 1833; Department code is not applicable/necessary as we have online access to your scores based on the institution information). The minimum acceptable TOEFL score for admission is 250 for the computer-based test or 600 for the paper-based test or 100 for the new internet based test. Information about TOEFL is available on the internet at www.toefl.org.You can also submit your IELTS score in lieu of the TOEFL. In that case, the minimum band is 7.0. Finally, you are also able to submit your Pearson Test of English (PTE) score. In that case, the minimum score is 68. 

Applicants should submit their transcripts directly to the following address:

Graduate Programs Office
College of Business
Attn: MS-IS Program
Carl H. Lindner Hall
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0020 

Please have official transcripts sent to you in a sealed envelope from each college or university you have attended - regardless of whether you graduated or how many credit hours you earned. Include all transcripts in their originally sealed envelopes as part of your application. A transcript request form can be downloaded from: www.business.uc.edu/programs/graduate/ms-is/admissions/download-forms.html. International students from institutions that do not issue academic transcripts can submit certified copies of their mark sheets. There is no need to send transcripts from UC programs because those will be automatically captured by the application system once your application starts being processed.

Telephone Interviews

All international applicants considered for admission are contacted for a telephone interview. Domestic applicants may also be contacted for a telephone or face-to-face interview. Please provide a current telephone number for this purpose.

Tuition & Fees

MS-IS Tuition and Fees follow the same structure as that of the MBA program. Full-time students typically complete 4 full quarters of coursework and 2-3 quarters of paid co-op/internship. Part-time students typically take 8 credits per quarter and complete the program in 8-9 quarters.  Do not submit financial information before you receive an admission offer.

Application Deadlines:

Application deadlines are specified at the top of this page.

Please note that the review of your application will only begin after all components of your application have been received. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. This is especially important for international applicants due to lengthy visa procedures.

If you have questions, please contact us at msis@uc.edu or msbais@uc.edu, or call (513) 556-7020.