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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
Criteria that require submission of a standardized test score: Spring 2025 Only

Less than 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework and submission of GMAT score (GRE acceptable for MHA).

Criteria that waive a standardized test requirement: Spring 2025 Only
- 3.000 cumulative GPA on the last 60 hours of coursework; and Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a country where English is the native language or from an accredited college or university in a country on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a graduate or professional degree from a country where English is the native language or on the SBEC-approved list of countries; or
- Earned a Ph.D., M.D., Ed.D., D.D.S. or J.D. from accredited U.S. institution (or U.S. licensure).
Effective Summer 2025, admission to this program is now standardized test optional. Please contact your graduate recruiter for more details.
Supplemental Documentation
Applicants that do not meet the criteria to waive the standardized test requirement must also submit: Spring 2025 Only
- Current resume

Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree in the College of Business is crucial to planning out your education. Learn how you can pursue success at University of Houston-Clear Lake.

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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

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

About UHCL

Accreditations and Distinctions

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.