  {"id":68,"date":"2022-07-19T13:01:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T18:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=68"},"modified":"2025-10-29T13:38:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:38:26","slug":"information-science-and-technology-masters","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-science-and-technology-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Science and Technology, MS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Information Science and Technology, MS                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">MS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Whether you&#8217;re an experienced IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or an aspiring technologist ready to make your mark in the field, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s Master of Science in Information Science and Technology (MSIST) degree gives you the advanced skills needed to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\"><strong>The MSIST degree at the School of Information Studies addresses two critical areas of modern information technology: data science and information security<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll master managing complex data and making decisions, preparing you for leadership roles. Simultaneously, the program emphasizes the importance of protecting sensitive information in an increasingly digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Master&#8217;s<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Hybrid, On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\" rel=\"\">Apply Now<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\" rel=\"\">Cost<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_128836e2-c5fb-495d-8688-fc3e3510b0d5'>\/**\/<\/script>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-video\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default heading-separator-short\" id=\"h-why-study-information-science-and-technology-at-uwm\">Why Study Information Science and Technology at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance your problem-solving and critical thinking skills for complex IT challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay ahead of trends in technology with regularly updated course content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boost your earning potential and open doors to senior positions in IT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefit from a fully online program designed to accommodate both working professionals and distance learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn from instructors who are industry professionals and teach in-person and online classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tailor your courses to match your career goals through a variety of electives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-mpq8cp\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-mpq8cp\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/02\/msist-video.jpg\" alt=\"Information Science and Technology Master's students participating in class\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/02\/msist-video.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/02\/msist-video-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                            <figcaption>51ÁÔÆæ Creates IT Professionals Needed in Today\u2019s Digital Age<\/figcaption>        <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-mpq8cp\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7XlbGDCsYbE\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-o1ut-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">About<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-o1ut-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-o1ut-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-o1ut-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-o1ut-about\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The information science master&#8217;s degree is composed of 30 credit hours and will supplement our Bachelor of Science in Information Science &amp; Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MSIST will provide essential skills and knowledge in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Data science<\/strong>: Provides students with advanced knowledge and skills to manage data sets generated by applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information security<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Focuses on techniques to ensure the security of all data captured, stored and analyzed through applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is currently accepting students with varying levels of technical expertise. If you would like to learn more, please complete our information request form and an academic advisor will contact you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-o1ut-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-master-s-degree-admission-msist\">Master&#8217;s Degree Admission (MSIST)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The admission process for the information science master&#8217;s program is the same whether you are a full-time or part-time, onsite or online (including blended\/hybrid) student. An applicant must meet all 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School and School of Information Studies admission requirements to be considered for the MSIST program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-admission-deadlines\">Admission Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MSIST Online Program<\/strong><br>We practice rolling admissions, but we recommend a deadline of<strong> Nov. 1 for spring<\/strong> and <strong>March 1 for summer and fall<\/strong> \u2013 these are also the priority deadlines for funding consideration.<br><br><strong>MSIST On-Campus Program<\/strong><br>The on-campus program is a<strong> fall-only start<\/strong>. We practice rolling admissions with a priority deadline of <strong>March 1<\/strong> &#8211; this is also the priority deadline for funding consideration including scholarships and teaching assistantship positions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-how-do-i-apply\">How Do I Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>APPLICATION CHECKLIST<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School Application<\/strong><br>Applications can be filled out on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate Application page.<\/a><\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reason Statement<\/strong><br>Brief 1-2 pages outlining your background and focusing on your educational and professional goals.<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Transcripts<\/strong><br>Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended can be uploaded in Panthera.<br>Official copies not needed until 1st term in program.<\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resume<\/strong><\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Processing Fee<\/strong><\/td><td>Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GRE Test<\/td><td>Not Required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Letters of Recommendation<\/td><td>Not Required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have submitted all application materials to the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School, the application is reviewed and you will receive a notification email of the final decision from the Graduate School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/admission\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School website<\/a> for complete details on admission requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Admission Categories<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Minimum Qualifications<\/strong><\/td><td>Bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent<br>GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Student Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>International applicants should follow the MSIST admission\/application procedure as well as the 51ÁÔÆæ Center for International Education (CIE) admission requirements found at: <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/\">uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-Degree Candidate (NDC) Admission<\/strong><\/td><td>This admission category (also referred to as Graduate Special) is used for the following:<br>&#8211; To enroll in classes without pursuing a degree.<br>&#8211; To prove your ability for success in graduate school when your overall GPA falls below university admission requirements. (Note: NDC status does not guarantee admission to or enrollment in a graduate degree program.)<br><br>It is possible to take graduate-level credits as a NDC prior to admission to the MLIS program and have them count toward the degree. The limit to the number of such credits is 12. These credits must be approved by the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School and SOIS in order to be counted toward the degree.<br><br>For complete details on Non-Degree Candidate Admission, please visit the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School website: <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/non-degree-candidate-admission\/\">https:\/\/uwm.edu\/graduateschool\/students\/admission\/non-degree-candidate-admission\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-aid\">Financial Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you achieve your goal of earning an online MSIST degree, 51ÁÔÆæ and the School of Information Studies offer scholarship opportunities and financial assistance resources. Reach out to the Office of Student Financial Services for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/scholarships-tuition-and-fees\/\" rel=\"\">Information Studies Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">51ÁÔÆæ Scholarships<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-o1ut-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The MSIST degree curriculum encompasses 15 credits of required coursework, a programming competency requirement and 15 credits of electives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-science-and-technology-masters\/onsite-cohort-information-science-technology-ms\/\" rel=\"\">MSIST Onsite Cohort<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-program-requirements\">Program Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master\u2019s of Information Science and Technology program requires the completion of 30 credit hours and supplements our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-science-and-technology\/\">Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology degree<\/a>. All degree requirements must be completed within five years from your enrollment start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/information-science-technology-ms\/#requirementstext\" rel=\"\">MS-IST Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore required master\u2019s in information technology courses and electives. Classes range from computing fundamentals to software development and problem-solving in programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Required Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>COMPST 701: Computing Fundamentals for IT Professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMPST 703: Software Development Life Cycle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 582: Introduction to Data Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 583: Survey of Information Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Culminating Course<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INFOST 790: Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Elective Courses<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Select four or five elective courses, depending on whether your programming competency has been demonstrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programming proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following courses with a grade of C or better (zero-three credits):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BUSMGMT 744: Programming for Business Analytics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMPST 702: Software Development in Python<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>COMPST 750: Problem-Solving with Object-Oriented Programming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HCA 741: Essential Programming for Health Informatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INFOST 350: Introduction to Application Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Electives can be used toward Tracks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-o1ut-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Graduates of the online MSIST program at 51ÁÔÆæ pursue a wide range of careers in the information technology sector and beyond, from health care and finance to consulting and cybersecurity. Below is a list of some of the roles our graduates have obtained, showcasing the many opportunities available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant Director Software Engineering &#8211; Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Growth Consultant &#8211; Fresh Coast Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Security Analyst &#8211; Douglas Dynamics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of IT &#8211; Wisconsin Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology System Analyst &#8211; Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Service Support Analyst &#8211; Marquette University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Support Specialist &#8211; IEWC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab Information Systems Analyst &#8211; Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Operations Analyst II &#8211; Tempus Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Analyst &#8211; FIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Consultant &#8211; Booz Allen Hamilton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Database Engineer &#8211; Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Technical Analyst &#8211; vcpi, a DAS Health Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Model Risk Auditor &#8211; Santander<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-msist-careers-median-national-salary\">MSIST Careers &#8211; Median National Salary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Occupation<\/th><th>2021 Median Pay<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Computer and Information Research Scientists<\/td><td>$131,490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Network Architects<\/td><td>$120,520<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer Systems Analysts<\/td><td>$99,270<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Database Administrators<\/td><td>$101,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Information Security Analysts<\/td><td>$102,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Network and Computer Systems Administrators<\/td><td>$80,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Software Developers<\/td><td>$109,020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Web Developers and Digital Designers<\/td><td>$78,300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption 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