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Management Information Systems M.S.

Gain the Skills to Improve Your Company's Operations

In business, it's all about keeping up with technology with an eye on helping people improve their lives. That's why companies need managers with sharp problem-solving skills and the capability to determine optimal business requirements for information systems. Your University of Houston-Clear Lake Master of Science degree in Management Information Systems will teach you to use your analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to create a more efficient, effective operation. You'll have the opportunity to network while having hands-on experience with data communications, database management systems, distributed computing and various systems analysis and design development strategies.

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Contribute to the Growth of Companies of All Sizes

With guidance from esteemed College of Business faculty, you will focus on web applications design and development; database design, development, and administration; computer networks design and management; computer systems security; wireless networking, and other related topics necessary to create a solid IT foundation. Upon degree completion, you will find work as a database analyst, business application developer, systems analyst, computer/data security analyst and more.


Admission Requirements

  • Management Information Systems M.S.
  • Admission Deadline
    Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
  • Application
    A standard university application is required.
  • Requirements

    Applicants to the MIS program are eligible for a standardized test waiver if one (1) of the following conditions are met:

    • (Summer and Fall 2024) Earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.250 or greater cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution, or
    • (Spring 2025 and beyond) Earned a bachelor's degree from a qualified institution with a 3.000 or greater cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from the degree granting institution, or
    • Earned an advanced degree from a qualified institution, or
    • Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).


Degree Requirements

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Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Graduate Deadlines
  • Fall
    New Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
    Returning UHCL Students - August 15
  • Spring
    New Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
    Returning UHCL Students - January 15
  • Summer
    New Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
    Returning UHCL Students - May 25

Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.

Applying After the Priority Deadline

New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.

Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.


  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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Accreditations and Distinctions

AACSB Accredited The College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake holds both business and separate accounting accreditation with The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. Recognition by AACSB symbolizes the commitment to continuous improvement of educational quality, regional engagement with business partners, and the effectiveness of our societal impact. AACSB holds its member institutions to standards of excellence as interpreted by peer review teams, accreditation committees, and Board of Directors. Fewer than 1 percent of the business schools in the world, and only one other public university in the Houston region, have earned both business and separate accounting accreditation.


Management Information Systems M.S. Faculty

Gokhan Gercek
Gokhan Gercek

Gokhan Gercek

Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3178
Email: Gercek@UHCL.edu
Office: S3202

Gokhan Gercek Faculty Bio

Charitha Hettiarchchi
Charitha Hettiarachchi

Charitha Hettiarachchi

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3203
Email: hettiarachchi@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.03

Charitha Hettiarachchi Faculty Bio

Jian Lin

Jian Lin

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3167
Email: linjian@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 7

Jian Lin Faculty Bio

Naveed Saleem
Naveed Saleem

Naveed Saleem

Department Chair and Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3202
Email: saleem@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 5

Naveed Saleem Faculty Bio

Douglas Steel
Douglas Steel

Douglas Steel

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3189
Email: steel@uhcl.edu
Office: Student Services Building, Suite 3202, Room 11

Douglas Steel Faculty Bio

Nanfei Sun

Nanfei Sun

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3190
Email: sun@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.12

Nanfei Sun Faculty Bio

Michael Yu-Chi Wu

Michael Yu-Chi Wu

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems,
Business

Contact number: 281-283-3169
Email: wum@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 3202.2

Michael Yu-Chi Wu Faculty Bio