Master of Science in Information Systems 

at Dakota State University, Madison

Admission to the program is based upon a combination of the following requirements:

1. Baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education with full regional accreditation for that degree. International students must have an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree that is the equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree in the U.S.
2. Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent on an alternative grading system).
3. Knowledge in Business Fundamentals and Information Systems
4. Essential knowledge in both business fundamentals and information systems. Basic knowledge can be demonstrated in several ways, including:
   • a bachelor's in information systems;
   • a bachelor's in business administration combined with information systems work experience; or
   • a combination of any baccalaureate degree and appropriate work experience. Students who cannot demonstrate basic knowledge may be admitted unconditionally to the program if they meet the other minimum requirements, and the program committee is convinced their credentials indicate potential for success. These students may be required to take additional knowledge support coursework.