| Admission deadlines**: | Fall and Summer |
| Round 1 1/15 | |
| Round 2 4/1 | |
| Round 3 5/15 | |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| Prior academic records: | Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. |
| International applicants should upload only the English-language version of their transcripts. | |
| Statement of purpose: | In no more than 500 words, describe how the MSIST program fits into your professional life and your career objectives. |
| Additional requirements: | A current resume is required for all MSIST applicants. |
| International applicants only: | Please review International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents, earlier deadlines for applicants requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 from GW, and English language requirements. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the minimum English language test scores required by this program are: | |
| - Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - Academic PTE: 68 | |
| ** Prospective candidates for fellowships/assistantships must submit a completed application packet (including test scores) by January 15. Later applications will be considered if funds are still available. |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
George Washington University
Graduate Admissions - School of Business
2201 G Street NW - Duques Hall, Suite 550
Washington, DC 20052
Contact for questions:
business@gwu.edu ~ 202-994-1212
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 30 credits, including 12 credits in required core courses, 6 credits in program-specific courses, and 12 credits in either a graduate certificate or in elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses | ||
| ISTM 6200 | Programming and Coding Agents | |
| ISTM 6202 | Database Design, Implementation and Management | |
| ISTM 6209 | AI-Driven Web and Digital Analytics | |
| ISTM 6210 | Integrated Information and AI Systems Capstone | |
| Program requirements | ||
| ISTM 6201 | Information Systems Development and Applications | |
| ISTM 6206 | Information Systems Security | |
| Certificate or elective courses | ||
| Either completion of an approved 12-credit graduate certificate offered by the ISTM department or 12 credits in elective courses selected from the following: | ||
| ISTM 6203 | Managing Cloud Security | |
| ISTM 6204 | Information Technology Project Management | |
| ISTM 6205 | Web Application Development | |
| ISTM 6213 | Cloud Applications | |
| ISTM 6214 | Foundations of Artificial Intelligence | |
| ISTM 6216 | Mobile Application Development | |
| ISTM 6217 | AIoT Management | |
| ISTM 6218 | Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence | |
| ISTM 6222 | Digital Business Strategy | |
| ISTM 6223 | Technology Entrepreneurship | |
| ISTM 6224 | Management of Technology and Innovation | |
| ISTM 6225 | Cloud Foundations | |
| ISTM 6233 | Emerging Technologies | |
| ISTM 6234 | New Venture Financing | |