Information Systems

MS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Earn your STEM-designated degree in NYC

Pace University’s Master’s in Information Systems from the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems trains you to analyze large and complex systems and use the data to inform business decision-making. Build your portfolio through a combination of research and hands-on experience and connect with our extensive faculty and alumni networks to accelerate your career.

Program highlights:

  • As a STEM-designated program, the Information Systems MS offers extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility for international students.
  • Focus your studies in high-demand concentration areas including: Database management, data science, business intelligence, user experience, health information systems, security and information assurance, and more.
  • Gain hands-on experience working alongside renowned faculty and industry leaders in the tech hub of New York City.
  • Build practical experience, and your portfolio, through unique opportunities with Seidenberg Creative Labs, The Cybersecurity Club, and the Artificial Intelligence Club.
  • Badged internship and career success programs are available for international and domestic students.
  • Seidenberg is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the recognized accreditor in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
  • Join our alumni network and corporate connections at Microsoft, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, IBM, Meta, and other top organizations.

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Learn more about how an MS in Information Systems can transform your career.

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$91,035
Average salary for Seidenberg's master's-level graduates —Pace University Career Services
98%
of Seidenberg's 2023 master’s-level graduates are employed or continuing their education —Pace University Career Services
Top 9%
of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment —PayScale.com

Enter a growing field full of opportunity

For now and the foreseeable future, the fastest-growing jobs in our economy come from the field of Information Systems. The skills, knowledge, and talents of IS personnel separate great companies from their competitors. Pace’s 30-credit  Master of Science in Information Systems prepares you to deliver these advantages. You’ll benefit whether you are new to Information Systems or if you have an undergraduate degree in the field.

The program’s foundation and core programs consist of offerings in:

  • Systems design and development
  • Project management
  • Organizational structure
  • Networks and telecommunications
  • Software, hardware, and telecommunications infrastructure

After completion of foundation and core coursework, you will select a 9-credit knowledge area of specialization:

  • Database Management
  • Data Science
  • Business Intelligence
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Health Information Systems
  • Security and Information Assurance

The program culminates in a capstone project that integrates all you have learned while pursuing your degree.

Featured companies

Students have access through coursework, internships and recruitment to Seidenberg’s extensive partnership and alumni network at leading companies including:

  • IBM
  • Google
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
  • Citibank
  • US Department of Justice
  • Morgan Stanley
  • SpaceX
  • NBCUniversal
  • Mastercard
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About Seidenberg

Pace University's Seidenberg School has a vision to prepare students for careers that don’t yet exist, using tools that have not yet been invented. The faculty and staff of the Seidenberg School are deeply committed to educating the next generation of leaders in the field of information technology, in all its many disciplines. At a time when opportunities within this dynamic field are growing, a degree from the Seidenberg School will maximize your potential for success in whatever career you decide to pursue.

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