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Graduate Pathway in Information Systems (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Master of Science in Information Systems INTO Group - George Mason University INTO Group - George Mason University, USA

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USD 43960

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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24 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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65

TOEFL

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58%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway or Graduate Bridge Program in Information Systems are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.

Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.

Information Systems-M.S.
Modern information systems manage data, information and knowledge to support enterprise functions and decision making as well as human social activity over the Internet. Increasingly, these systems are distributed, collaborative, involve big data and hosted in the cloud.

The mission of the MSIS program is to allow students of diverse baccalaureate and professional backgrounds to obtain a high-quality MS degree that:

  • Provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on project experience needed to analyze, design, build, deploy, maintain, manage and promote effective organizational use of modern information systems;
  • Allows students to further specialize in related areas of big data, data and knowledge engineering, decision support systems, web-based software engineering and information security assurance; and,
  • Prepares students for careers in information systems in large and small organizations in both industry and government.
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in related fields: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Mathematics. Degree must contain foundation courses or equivalent: Discrete Math, OO programming using Java, Data Stuctures, Computer Architecture.
    • Related fields may also include IT and, more generally, STEM disciplines as long as they contain foundation courses above

    5.5 IELTS Score
    65 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    45 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    100 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    58% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    43960

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    12000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    Progression scholarship
    International scholarship

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to International Year One or Undergraduate
    Transfer Program enrollments.

    Progression scholarship
    • Successful completion of International Year One or
    Undergraduate Transfer Program and matriculate to
    George Mason.
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 on International Year
    One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for
    $3,000 per year
    • Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.5 on International Year
    One or Undergraduate Transfer Program to qualify for
    $6,000 per year.
    • Maintain consecutive enrollment at George Mason
    as a full-time, degree-seeking student in an approved
    undergraduate program.
    • Renewable up to three years as long as the student
    remains in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA
    of 3.0+.

    International scholarship
    • No scholarship application is required since all directly
    admitted international students are eligible for
    scholarship consideration starting at $6,000.
    • Applicable to full-time first year Direct Entry degreeseeking
    international enrollments.
    • High academic standing is required.
    • Must have non-immigrant and non-resident status; an
    F-1 visa is also required.
    LINK: www.gmu.edu/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships/masonscholarships

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship
    • Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Applicable to Graduate Pathway program enrollments.
    • Personal statement or scholarship interview may be
    required for some regions.
    Undergraduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship-$12,000 (Up to $12,000 on the first year)
    Progression scholarship-$3,000-$6,000 per year ($9,000-$18,000 in total)
    International scholarship-$80,000 (Up to $20,000 per year (renewable annually))

    Graduate Scholarships:
    Regional scholarship-$4,000 (Up to $4,000 on the first year)

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