MS in Information Systems Technology

Through a rigorous, AACSB-accredited curriculum, you’ll gain mastery in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud applications, cybersecurity, business intelligence, and database management.

Hands-on lab courses using tools like Python, SQL, Java, and HTML allow you to tackle real business problems, while capstone projects and interactive coursework provide practical experience.

Core Competencies

• Critical & Analytical Thinking – Analyze complex challenges and make informed technology and business decisions
• Technical & Strategic Knowledge – Apply IT and information systems expertise to solve real-world organizational problems
• Project & Team Management – Lead cross-functional teams and manage technology initiatives from concept to execution
• Communication – Effectively convey technical insights and business recommendations in writing and presentations
• Ethics & Social Responsibility – Assess the ethical and societal impact of technology-driven decisions

Your tech career shouldn’t be limited by a single-discipline degree. GW’s MSIST combines the strengths of two common graduate programs—the MS in Information Technology (MSIT) and the MS in Information Systems (MSIS)—into a single, powerful degree. Where an MSIT emphasizes system design and infrastructure management, and an MSIS focuses on strategic technology decisions, business analysis, and organizational planning, GW’s MSIST prepares you for both. You’ll graduate ready to lead with technical expertise, align IT with business goals, make strategic technology decisions, and excel in cross-functional roles.

Whether studying on-campus or online, tap into Washington, D.C.’s powerful business and technology ecosystem while gaining real-world experience beyond the classroom. Learn from faculty and industry leaders, participate in applied learning, and build connections that advance your career. Optional on-campus immersions and short-term study away programs help broaden your global perspective.

Tailor your degree to your professional goals by adding a graduate certificate that builds specialized expertise alongside your core business education.

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