Master of Science in Information Systems Program Overview

MSIS PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS The Master of Science in Information Systems program at the UW Foster School of Business is designed to train current and future business leaders in information systems management.

Featuring courses in data mining and analytics, cloud computing, and information security, MSIS students are equipped with broad technical skills to be at the forefront of technological innovation. Our students approach technology as a disruptive force to manage the complexities of digital transformation.

Leveraging Foster’s deep relationship with Seattle’s unique, dynamic, and innovative business community, MSIS students will gain hands on experience solving complex, unstructured business problems while learning executive management principles in strategy, operations, and project management.

WORK-COMPATIBLE You can earn while you learn. Whether you love your job or are looking for the next step in your career, the MSIS program is designed to fit into your life. Evening and weekend classes help you balance your work and personal commitments.

1-YEAR ACCELERATED Fast track your career in just 12 months with access to senior executives from some of Seattle’s biggest companies.

STEM PROGRAM MSIS is a STEM-designated program (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Eligible international students may apply to work in the United States for additional time via the Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit, or OPT STEM extension.

INNOVATION AT FOSTER

The Foster School of Business is nationally ranked and globally recognized for our faculty, innovative programs, and relationships with business that inform our curriculum. Foster supports the thriving technology and start-up ecosystem in Seattle - one of the most technically charged workforces in the nation.

DATA MINING & ANALYTICS

CLOUD COMPUTING

Learn to work with unstructured data sets, practice statistical and artificial intelligence techniques, and explore predictive forecasts for managerial decision making.

Learn cloud architecture and deployment using AWS. Study the risks, benefits, service models, virtualization, and organizational impact of cloud computing.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

INFORMATION SECURITY

Learn leadership principles and strategies to lead digital transformation of organizations, manage information technology projects, implement process improvements, and execute enterprise system and integration.

Learn to inspect and protect information assets, detect internal and external threats, and design an information security architecture.

TECHNICAL TRAINING Learn the latest technologies and receive in-depth training in Python, SQL, and R.

CLASS OFANANTHAKRISHNAN 2019 ALUMNI: JAMES LEWIS UTTARA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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The MSIS curriculum exposes you to advanced data-analytics, cyber security, product management, and strategy classes. It gives you a taste of all the current and important skills in the tech scene, which not only provides an opportunity to push beyond your comfort zone, but also exposes you to potential opportunities in industries that might not have been on your radar.”

MSIS CURRICULUM 12-MONTH, ACCELERATED SUMMER QUARTER

MSIS 501: IT AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY MSIS 502: BUSINESS DATA ANALYSIS MSIS 503: OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT MSIS 504: BUSINESS DECISION MODELS MSIS 550: LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES

AUTUMN QUARTER

MSIS 510: INTRODUCTION TO DATA MINING AND ANALYTICS MSIS 512: INFORMATION SECURITY IN A NETWORKED WORLD MSIS 543: ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS AND DATA WAREHOUSES MSIS 550: LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES

WINTER QUARTER

MSIS 521: IT AND MARKETING IN THE NEW ECONOMY MSIS 522: ADVANCED BUSINESS DATA MINING MSIS 523: CYBER SECURITY POLICY, MANAGEMENT, AND COMPLIANCE MSIS 547: MANAGING IN THE ERA OF CLOUD COMPUTING MSIS 550: LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES

SPRING QUARTER

MSIS 511: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF ORGANIZATIONS MSIS 524: MANAGING IT PROJECTS MSIS 526: ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS AND INTEGRATION MSIS 550: LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES

ELECTIVES

(OFFERINGS BASED ON STUDENT CHOICES): ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & BIG DATA SECURITY ANALYTICS ADVANCED AND UNSTRUCTURED DATA MINING ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORKS MANAGING IT RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SYSTEMS ECONOMICS SPECIAL TOPICS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MING FAN FACULTY DIRECTOR, MSIS

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The MSIS curriculum has a perfect balance between technical and business subjects and offers broad coverage of the top technical challenges and opportunities facing many industries.

At the same time, our curriculum is deep: for example, companies facing great challenges in cybersecurity have to look beyond just hardware to find solutions using machine learning and security analytics, and have to deal with security in the cloud. MSIS students gain advanced skills in these areas, as well as a much deeper knowledge of overall technical trends.

You can develop IT-related business and leadership skills to open doors in a variety of technical and managerial careers, enabling you to become a leader in using technology to transform business.”

MSIS CLASS OF 2019 ALUMNI

AFIYA NUSRAT PRODUCT MANAGER, AXON I joined the MSIS program with the intention of pivoting my career from software engineering to product management. The wide variety of courses spanning across business and technology helped provide the perfect boost to my profile. We were also given plenty of opportunities to interact with business leaders through workshops and site visits which were extremely useful in bridging the gap between academia and industry.

The MSIS program gave me the opportunity to engage with an amazing cohort of individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultivating a positive environment of discussion and debate within our classes. This not only helped widen my perspective but also gave me exposure to new ideas.

“The program gives me access to future talent.”

Vishwajeet Uddanwadiker Vice President - Aerospace Safety Analytics, Boeing

CLASS OF 2019 ALUMNI: JAMES LEWIS SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAM MANAGER, WALT DISNEY COMPANY I pursued MSIS to obtain a broad-based view of both business and technology to help me in my pursuit of technology leadership roles, and chose the UW specifically because I was confident in the quality of the program. Having graduated, I can also say that I consistently use the technical and business skills that I’ve gained from the program in my career, and that having the degree makes me a competitive candidate in all roles I apply for or am recruited for. For me, it was difficult to turn down a 1-year program that enabled me to work while studying and providing a very high ROI.

MSIS DESIGNED FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS LIKE YOU PRODUCT MANAGER TABLEAU SOFTWARE

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The MSIS degree has been crafted well to cater to a broad set of career possibilities and it is a course that is compatible for working professionals.

MEET LAURA MANAGER - DELIVERY EXCELLENCE, MCKINSEY & CO

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The MSIS program has helped me build out my technical, strategic, and presentation skills to make me a more well-rounded tech leader.

One of the things that drew me to this program was the focus on a broad range of technical concepts like cloud architecture, IT security, big data processing, and machine learning. This technical depth has given me a greater perspective on strategic priorities in my role.”

This empowers us in two ways; it attracts a diverse set of students, who are working professionals which adds to the knowledge bucket of the class, and second, as students we bring in a huge set of tools and technologies to be a well-rounded professional, paving the way to be a technology leader.”

MEET NAM

MEET PARTHA DIRECTOR - BUSINESS APPLICATIONS, NINTEX

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My time in the program has already equipped me with a lot of knowledge. I feel as a result I have been able to boost the business and technical component of my leadership role.

I achieved my promotion to the Director role halfway through the MSIS program! I strongly believe that the MSIS theme of technology balanced with business needs has provided me with a great basis to further my career into an eventual VP / CIO role.”

EY CENTER FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT The EY Center for Career Advancement at the Foster School of Business is a hub that connects students with industry professionals. Students are provided the resources needed for career exploration, discovery of opportunities, and engagement in the community to foster new networks to shape their professional journey.

WHERE CAN MSIS TAKE ME? BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS Business Analyst Digital Operations Analyst Functional Analyst Management Analyst Marketing Analyst Senior IT Auditor Senior IT Consultant DATA SCIENCE Analytics Manager Artificial Intelligence Consultant Data Analyst Data Analytics Consultant Data Architect Data Scientist Machine Learning Scientist PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Digital Product Manager Product Intelligence Manager Senior Product Manager Software Product Manager

IT SECURITY Compliance Manager Cybersecurity Consultant Cybersecurity Engineer Cybersecurity Analyst Information Security Analyst Senior Risk Manager IT STRATEGY Chief Information Officer Chief Technology Officer IT Director IT Manager Program Manager Project Manager Strategy Analyst Technical Program Manager Technology Strategist CLOUD COMPUTING Cloud Consultant Cloud Engineer Cloud Project Manager

ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT Business Intelligence Engineer Data Engineer Data Warehouse Engineer Devops Engineer Programmer Analyst Senior Application Developer Senior Software Engineer Software Development Engineer Solutions Engineer Technical Support Engineer Test Engineer ARCHITECTURE Appplications Architect Enterprise Architect NETWORK AND SYSTEMS Database Analyst Network Administrator Systems Administrator Systems Manager

COMMON EMPLOYERS Accenture Adobe Systems Amazon Avanade Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Blackrock Boeing Costco Wholesale Dell Inc. Deloitte Expedia

Facebook Google HBO Lyft Nike Nordstrom

Oracle Providence Salesforce SAP T-Mobile Tableau Software

SEE THE POSSIBILITIES: FEATURED ALUMNI

CHELSEA ALEXANDER-TAYLOR PRODUCT MANAGER II, REDFIN

ERIC ING SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL LAUNCH, NIKE

DEEKSHA SAKSENA CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT, DELOITTE

NATASHA KARMALI BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ENGINEER, AMAZON

PRIYARANJAN PATTNAYAK PRINCIPAL DATA SCIENTIST, ORACLE

PATRICK GUTIÉRREZ SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, AMAZON

MSIS FAST FACTS

$ 116K

MSIS CLASS OF 2020 AVERAGE SALARY

96%

JOB PLACEMENT RATE WITHIN 3-MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MSIS is transforming how students gain knowledge and enhance their skills through direct experiences outside a traditional academic setting. Company visits, professional development workshops, competitions, study abroad trips, and more bring industry leaders outside of their boardrooms to connect with our students.

They bring their own experiences direct from news headlines along with in-the-trench solutions and insights.

REAL TIME LEARNING FOR THE REAL WORLD HANDS-ON PRACTICE ALEXA SKILLS CHALLENGE MSIS partnered with Amazon to host an Alexa Skills Challenge. Students learned how to build an Alexa skill using Python, heard Sandy Carter, VP of AWS, speak about AI and ML in voice, and pitched their skills to an esteemed panel of judges.

COMPANY VISITS COALFIRE COMPANY VISIT Coalfire welcomed MSIS students to their offices and Vice President - Cloud Infrastructure, Kevin Tam, presented to students on how the company helps clients navigate the increasingly complex world of cyber security.

The exclusive visit concluded with a panel of senior security and information security consultants providing insights on life at Coalfire and advice for students.

TECHNICAL TRAINING TABLEAU WORKSHOP SERIES MSIS offers a 4-part Tableau workshop series designed to strengthen students analytical skills. At the completion of the series, students are prepared to make data based decisions at work, utilizing fundamental and intermediate Tableau Desktop techniques.

LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES The MSIS Leadership Series is a capstone learning experience offered in the MSIS curriculum. Each quarter, students develop in-depth knowledge from leading information systems experts in some of the most sought-after tech areas.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR LEADERSHIP CHARU JAIN, VP AND CIO, ALASKA AIRLINES The Alaska Airlines Leadership team shared key qualities for effective leadership, building a meaningful career in tech, and what it means to be a leader in the field.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HEALTHCARE B.J. MOORE, EVP AND CIO, PROVIDENCE KARI ESCOBEDO, SVP OF IT, SEATTLE MARINERS DR. ZAFAR CHAUDRY, SVP AND CIO, SEATTLE CHILDREN’S Chief Information Officers from local companies gathered to discuss about driving digital transformation in healthcare and shared advice for students pursuing a career in healthcare tech.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY MARK HORN, PRINCIPAL, DELOITTE CONSULTING Mark shared keys to successful digital transformations. Students learned that transformation is less about technology than strategy, people, and culture. Transformation focuses on the end consumer, and we can predict how consumers engage by creating personas.

MSIS PROFESSIONAL MOCK INTERVIEWS Each year, more than 50 mid to senior level local IT leaders gather at the University of Washington Foster School of Business for the annual MSIS Mock Interviews. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the mock interviews are an opportunity for current MSIS students to connect with industry professionals and receive valuable feedback on the interview process.

RAVEN JIANG, CLASS OF 2020 “The mock interview event brought the students and industry leaders to the same table to discuss interview essentials and career growth.

It was very insightful to hear feedback from the industry leaders, who usually sit on the other side of the interview table. From their feedback, I learned how to adopt a growth mindset of structuring my storytelling and cultivating future experiences.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING: Danny Chan, MSIS Class of 2020

“One of the aspects I enjoy the most in the MSIS program is connecting with professionals and building my network.

Through the networking lunch I was able to connect with a professional from the company I want to work for with the exact position I want to apply for!”

Natasha Karmali, MSIS Class of 2020

“The session provided something students rarely get in the real world of recruiting: constructive and personalized feedback to build up our interviewing skills. My interviewers not only provided ways for me to calm my nerves but also shared a perspective that interviews are truly a two-way street. With this new perspective, I feel more confident about re-entering the recruiting world.”

Blake Dailey, MSIS Class of 2020

“During the interview you do not just want to talk about why you believe you are a perfect fit for the role, but why you believe the work is important and why you should be the one who is doing it. By demonstrating genuine interest and curiosity for the role you are pursuing, you are forging a deeper connection with the interviewer in which you become more memorable.”

MICHAEL ALDRIDGE MSIS CLASS OF 2020 PROGRAM MANAGER MICROSOFT “I had the opportunity to interview with Dina Nichols, Director of Security Operations Detection and Response at Salesforce, and Jill Chin, General Manager of ITS Portfolio Services at Alaska Airlines two professionals who work at the director/ manager level for different technology companies - each running comprehensive teams and IT services.

The mock interview provided a space to critically assess my experiences as a product manager and identify tangible steps to improve moving forward, including how to focus on impact: how you can drive core business or service adoption and contribute to the success of others.”

MENTORSHIP MATTERS The Mentorship Program connects students with Seattle-based IT leaders through a unique one-to-one professional relationship that can bridge the gap between academic concepts and real-world practices.

MENTOR HIGHLIGHTS BOB BRUNS CIO AND CISO AVANADE DR. ZAFAR CHAUDRY SVP AND CIO SEATTLE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL KARI ESCOBEDO SVP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SEATTLE MARINERS DR. KEVIN CARTER PARTNER GROUP PROGRAM MANAGER MICROSOFT LISA WERNLI EVP AND CIO WIRELESS ADVOCATES AND CAR TOYS SHEREZADE GUERRERO IT MANAGER - INFRASTRUCTURE SHARED SERVICES, COSTCO WHOLESALE SONU BATRA SENIOR TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT LEADER STARBUCKS

RUSSELL RHODES

SENIOR MANAGER, BIG DATA ZILLOW Russell Rhodes, Senior Manager Big Data at Zillow, is a second year mentor in the MSIS program.

Russell brings his tech-meets-business expertise and advises his mentees to be willing to say yes to opportunities and get out of their comfort zone.

One of Russell’s previous mentees, Gail Letrondo, MSIS Class of 2019, appreciated the insights about navigating a career transition that he was able to bring to their relationship.

Through their meetings, Russell helped Gail seek out individuals at Boeing who could help her, answer questions about jobs she was interested in, and guide her on how to take advantage of specific opportunities.

MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE Students gain perspective on various career paths and industries, expand their leadership strengths, and advance to the next level in professional development areas. Hear what recent MSIS students had to say about their mentorship experience!

NICOLAS GRIFFIN SENIOR MANAGER, MICROSOFT MENTORED BY: OKSANA BENETEAU, PRINCIPAL/PARTNER EY “The opportunity to have a mentor highly established in IT was one of the key reasons I chose the MSIS program. Having an experienced mentor offer curated advice while acting as a sounding board for my own ideas has helped improve my ability to be an effective leader.”

YEN PHUNG SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, T-MOBILE MENTORED BY: RUSSELL RHODES, SENIOR MANAGER, BIG DATA, ZILLOW “The opportunity to be connected with a mentor has been an invaluable experience for me. As an established professional and people leader, my mentor has helped guide me through the process of planning for my career and gave me incredible perspectives into what it means to lead a team.”

ELIZABETH EVANS DATA ANALAYST, LAUNCH CONSULTING GROUP MENTORED BY: KARI ESCOBEDO, SVP OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, SEATTLE MARINERS “I have really enjoyed my conversations with my mentor, Kari Escobedo.

She has given me some amazing insights on what have been my most pressing concerns navigating my career to be where I want.”

GLOBAL STUDY TOUR More than 50 mid to senior level local IT leaders from 18 different companies gathered at the University of Washington Foster School of Business for the 2020 annual MSIS Mock Interviews. One of the most anticipated events of the year, the mock interviews are an opportunity for current MSIS students to connect with industry professionals and receive valuable feedback on the interview process.

Each year, our students embark on a cultural and business immersion experience that connects classroom concepts to the business world. Students visit a range of multinational, government, start-up, and local companies in a variety of industries and have the unique opportunity to connect with senior and executive leaders across the globe.

COMPANY VISITS MICROSOFT REACTOR SYDNEY PROMOTING INNOVATION & STARTUPS

TELSTRA LABS JOURNEY TO 5G

MASTERCARD TECH HUB APPLIED PREDICTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

BOEING AEROSTRUCTURES DESIGN & ASSEMBLY OF DREAMLINER 787

ATLASSIAN FROM STARTUP TO ENTERPRISE

VICTORIA STATE GOVERNMENT ICT IN MELBOURNE

AMAZON ENGINEERING IN A NETWORKED WORLD

U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL MELBOURNE IT LANDSCAPE IN AUSTRALIA Students had a complete factory tour and learned how parts of the 787 Dreamliner are designed, assembled, built, and the major technological advances required to do so.

The day came to a close with an opportunity to speed network with senior IT leaders to learn about their careers and gain insights into corporate culture in Australia.

The MSIS Study Tour is also an opportunity to explore the culture and heart of each city.

SYDNEY CITY BIKE TOUR COCKTAIL MASTER CLASS MELBOURNE CITY TOUR & NIGHT MARKET SNORKELING AT THE GREAT BARRIER REEF ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CEREMONY

As Telstra is Australia’s leading provider of mobile phones and broadband internet since 1975, the business has made leaps to be at the forefront of innovation.

“I was impressed with how Telstra welcomed us and our conversations with their executives were so relevant to what we learned at school. This is how business and technology combine in the real world,” Aishwarya Pathak, MSIS Class of 2019 Technology Solutions Manager, TMobile

At Mastercard, students met with Lucy Jezard, Director of Business Development, Aaron Fidler, Senior VP of Applied Predictive Technologies, and Surin Fernando, Head of Business Development.

Through this meeting, students recognized that innovation is at the heart of the company.

“They recognize the need to innovate with new forms of payment methods and they are reacting quickly to client needs.”

Dan Bianchini, MSIS Class of 2019 Machine Learning Engineer, PitchBook Data

From left to right: Lily Ley, VP & CIO, PACCAR Inc - Sue Taylor, CIO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Margaret Hopkins, VP & CIO, Puget Sound Energy - Bob Bruns, CIO & CISO, Avanade - Julie Averill, EVP & CTO, lululemon - Charu Jain, VP & CIO, Alaska Airlines - Kim Kamla, Portfolio Director, Avanade

THE VALUE OF WOMEN IN TECH MSIS’ Women in Tech Leadership Series aims to cultivate a network of women leaders, empower and support women in the tech community, offer resources, and redefine the future of upward mobility for women in tech.

This initiative, spearheaded by Lily Ley, VP & CIO of PACCAR Inc., Charu Jain, VP & CIO of Alaska Airlines, and Kim Kamla, Portfolio Director of Avanade, was launched in January 2019 at our first Power Up with Women in Tech event. Six C-suite level executives came together to discuss with the greater MSIS community what it means to be bold, intentional, and memorable in the workplace.

Throughout our series, the MSIS community continues to power up their professional networks with opportunities to hear from executive leaders about their experiences in tech and how they can leverage a competitive advantage in the industry.

WOMEN IN TECH COMPANY VISITS MICROSOFT AI & IOT LAB MARLINA HALES, DIRECTOR OF AI & IOT CYRA RICHARDSON, GM OF AI & ROBOTICS

“The lab visit gave us an opportunity to see the various types of advanced equipment that help customers build their devices and to gain knowledge regarding the customer engagement lifecycle, sprint processes, and digital transformation.”

-Eryn Meng, MSIS Class of 2020

ARMOIRE AMBIKA SINGH, CEO BEREA SCHAFFER, HEAD OF PRODUCT & TECH SABEEKA DAR, HEAD OF MERCHANDISING

Students visited a local fashion startup to see how Armoire’s business is powered through artificial intelligence and machine learning. CEO of Armoire, Ambika Singh, spoke about how Armoire continues to lead the way with disruptive innovation.

WOMEN IN TECH BRUNCH LEADING DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

MSIS Women in Tech Brunch welcomed leaders from the Seattle tech community to build genuine relationships and be a part of the conversation leading disruptive innovation! We welcomed our featured speakers, two pioneers of disruptive innovation: Keela Robison, VP of Product Innovation at Netflix, and Sandy Carter, VP of Windows and Enterprise Workloads at AWS. ZEBA AZFAR MSIS CLASS OF 2020 DATA ANALYST, MICROSOFT “Keela spoke about how critical a process is for disruptive innovation, and how analysis and process complement each other in making decisions. There were a few takeaways for me: no decision is also a decision, I should use multiple viable options to reduce confirmation bias, I must anticipate objections, get people to disagree, and get everyone committed on a decision despite agreements.”

PATRICK GUTIÉRREZ MSIS CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER, AMAZON “Sandy Carter was a captivating storyteller and diagrammed innovation as empathy. Innovative product managers have the empathy to see their product through their customer’s eyes and feel it in their hearts. Empathy is not a feature you can outsource.”

TIGHT-KNIT MSIS COMMUNITY ANNUAL DAWG DASH Each year, the MSIS community takes on the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash during UW Homecoming week. The team of MSIS students, alumni, friends, and family, prepares for the Dawg Dash starting in the summer.

Post-run the MSIS community gathers together in Paccar Hall to celebrate with our own Post-Dash Bash. The energy is always vibrant as students and alumni recharged over coffee and brunch.

UNPLUGGED SUNDAYS Diversity is woven into the fabric of our academic programs, student experience, and community relationships. Mark Horn, Principal at Deloitte Consulting, launched the Unplugged Sundays initiative to encourage authentic discussion and foster a community of support and resources for historically underrepresented professionals in tech.

Students and alumni came together on this day to celebrate the growing diversity of the MSIS community.

JOIN THE MSIS COMMUNITY Each June, the Michael G. Foster School of Business enrolls a new cohort of MSIS students. Our objective is to select students who demonstrate a strong aptitude for business, demonstrated leadership capacity, and a strong commitment to completing program requirements. Applicants are selected not only for their potential to benefit from the program, but also for the experience and knowledge they can contribute to the class.

The GMAT or GRE requirement is waived for applicants who have graduated with an IS option from the Foster School in the last three years.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree with an Information Systems major or concentration, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of this requirement.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

All applicants are evaluated using the following four criteria: - Past academic performance - General intellectual ability - Managerial potential - Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly

INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT Foster MSIS applicants must demonstrate exposure to basic IT infrastructure, including databases, data networking, and some objectoriented development environment.

Applicants who have limited experience in these proficiency areas are encouraged to consider applying for our Spring quarter, MSIS Accelerate.

COST OF TUITION The cost of tuition is $40,000 - $46,000.

Scholarships are available.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

MSIS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS ALOK TYAGI Managing Director Accenture

CHARU JAIN Senior Vice President Merchandising & Innovation Alaska Airlines

ED MOBLEY Senior Manager EY

B.J. MOORE Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Providence

DON LEWIS President Strategic Intersect, Inc.

KIM KAMLA Portfolio Director for Enterprise Applications Avanade

LILY LEY Vice President & Chief Information Officer PACCAR Inc.

MARK HORN Principal Deloitte Consulting

MARK MATTIS Vice President Costco Wholesale

NIKHIL SARNOT Managing Director Accenture Security

SARAH DONALDSON Senior Director, Strategy and Operations Boeing

SCOTT BAXTER General Manager Microsoft

GET INVOLVED! Foster MSIS has an exceptional cohort of students who are ready to learn from your expertise. Work with early to mid-career students seeking technology leadership careers and create a direct impact.

Are you ready to influence student success both in the classroom and beyond?

BE A GUEST LECTURER Lead a 2-3 hour lecture in your specialized field.

Common topics include IT strategy and leadership, cloud computing, information security, emerging technologies, and digital transformation.

BE A MENTOR

PARTNER WITH US FOR MOCK INTERVIEWS

Support and guide the next generation of business leaders. In our 1-year mentorship program, mentors provide students with career advice, help with business communication skills, networking opportunities, and professional development.

Looking for a one time commitment at this time?

Join us as we host our annual interview practice day, held each Winter, where our industry partners conduct mock interviews and provide real-time feedback to students.

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