Master of Science in Information Systems

MSIS Curriculum – 36 Units

Students are required to complete six core courses before choosing one of two tracks: Business Analytics or Cybersecurity.

Core Courses

• INSY 501: Introduction to Information Systems and Data Literacy
• INSY 503: Artificial Intelligence Concepts
• INSY 506: Information Systems in the Digital and Global Economy
• INSY 508: Coding for Information Systems
• INSY 509: Privacy, Security, and Ethics for Big Data
• INSY 510: Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and the Quest for Organizational Trust

After completing the six core courses, students choose one of the following tracks.

Business Analytics Track

• INSY 502: Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
• INSY 504: Business Application of Data Science and Information Systems
• INSY 505: Data Governance, Technoethics, and Responsibility
• INSY 507: Data Repositories and Cloud Infrastructure

OR

Cybersecurity Track

• INSY 513: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• INSY 514: Cybersecurity Strategy and Architecture
• INSY 515: Cybersecurity Management and Operations
• INSY 516: Cybersecurity Threats and Responses

Required Courses for All Students

Regardless of their selected track, all students are also required to complete:

• INSY 511: Silicon Valley Immersion Program
• INSY 512: Capstone Project

Cost of Attendance (COA) 2026-2027 (Fall, Spring, Summer)

On-campus Housing Application Fee per semester: $150
Athletic Participation Fee per semester: $250
Performing Arts Participation Fee per semester: $250

*The Program Fee covers services that benefit students, but which are complementary to, not part of, instructional programs. The fee is part of the cost of attendance at Menlo College, and is mandatory for all registered students.

**The On-Campus Food and Housing cost is based on a Double Occupancy Room for 12 months.

***Loan fees included for federal loan borrowers only.

Additionally, a health insurance fee may apply to full-time international students. Please check your itemized tuition bill for the health insurance fee. Note that meal plans are required for each residential student. Meal plan charges are included in the on-campus food and housing costs shown above. Graduate Housing will be offered in Howard Hall.

Graduate Assistantships

Menlo College offers Graduate Assistantship (GA) opportunities in Athletics and Performing Arts.

Selected students work in a graduate assistant role while enrolled full-time in the MSIS program. Availability and eligibility vary by position.

Students interested in these opportunities should contact the head coach of the relevant sport or the Director of Performing Arts.

For more information, contact keith.spataro@menlo.edu.

Academic Scholarships

The MSIS program offers a variety of academic scholarships to eligible students. Awards are based on established scholarship criteria and are subject to availability.

For more information, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.

Oaks Scholarship

Menlo College alumni are eligible to benefit from an Oaks Scholarship. When you apply for the MSIS program, you will automatically be considered for this exclusive scholarship.

For more information, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.

Leadership & Opportunity Scholarship

The Leadership & Opportunity Scholarship is designed to recognize students who demonstrate strong potential, achievement, leadership, service, or other qualifying factors established by Menlo College.

For more information, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.

All scholarships are awarded in accordance with Menlo College policies and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination requirements.

Loans

Federal Direct Stafford Loan

Students admitted to Menlo College’s MSIS program who have completed their FAFSA application may be eligible for Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.

Graduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $20,500 per academic year through the Federal Direct Loan program. The actual amount a student is eligible to borrow cannot exceed the program cost of attendance minus any other assistance received.

Federal Graduate PLUS Loans

Students who have been admitted to Menlo College and completed their FAFSA application may also be eligible for a Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan as part of their financial aid package.

The Graduate PLUS Loan is based on creditworthiness, as determined by the federal government. The loan may cover up to the full cost of attendance, subject to applicable federal requirements and other financial assistance received.

For more information about loans, contact kevin.ow@menlo.edu.

Applicants to the MSIS program must submit:

• Official Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, including one transcript demonstrating completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or equivalent academic preparation from an institution outside the United States.
• GPA: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may also be considered.
• Statement of Purpose: Approximately 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages describing the applicant’s interest in the MSIS program, academic and professional goals, reasons for choosing Menlo College, and relevant experience.
• Two Letters of Recommendation: Preferably one academic and one professional.
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants may be required to demonstrate English proficiency in accordance with Menlo College admission policies.
• GRE/GMAT: No GRE or GMAT is required.

Deadlines

The MSIS program admits students in two cohorts each year: Fall and Spring.

• Fall Cohort: Application deadline — August 1

• Spring Cohort: Application deadline — December 1

Admission Interview

All applicants are required to participate in a 30-minute admission interview after their completed application has been reviewed.

Interviews are conducted by the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Sonia Tahereh Saheb, and may be completed in person or via Zoom.

For questions, contact tahereh.saheb@menlo.edu.