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PhD of Management Information Systems
University of Illinois Chicago
- Chicago, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Master of Science in Management Information Systems at Lewis University focused on management information systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core knowledge in Management Information Systems. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in business and management.
Career outcomes
- information systems manager
- Business intelligence analyst
- Director of information technology
- Management analyst
- Technology consultant
- Systems architect
Curriculum
- Minimum 36 graduate credits including 27 core credits and a 3-credit capstone
- Up to two foundation courses (programming
- Computer organization) may be required. Offered in person
- Online or hybrid.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree as set by the programme
- Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 (programmes may set higher)
- Statement
- Letters and research materials
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by the programme, Programme-required materials (GRE, Statement, Letters, Writing sample)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Choose a doctoral programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
- English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
- The applicable IELTS score
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
- Letters
- Writing sample or GRE. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,530 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $180 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business Administration |
| Department | Information and Decision Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $33,530 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 130.