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Kelley MS in Information Systems students have a passion for creating business value using technology.
They pursue careers ranging from IT strategy to system implementation roles in technology consulting, corporate IT transformation, and IT governance and controls.

Kelley MSIS priority application

Apply early to save time and money. This simplified application is short and requires fewer documents initially—plus there is no application fee. This means you can start the application process quickly and hear from the admissions team sooner.

Requirements

No application fee

IU students: Resume

Other US undergraduates: Resume and scanned transcript.

Non-US undergraduates: Resume, scanned transcript, and student copies of test scores (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL).

Priority application

Application deadlines for students from domestic institutions

January 15

priority deadline

March 1

standard deadline

Application deadlines for students from international institutions

November 1

priority deadline

January 15

standard deadline

Kelley MSIS standard application

Check standard application requirements and deadlines based on your student status.

Requirements

$75 application fee

Current Kelley students: Resume, unofficial undergraduate transcript

Other US undergraduates: Resume, unofficial undergraduate transcript

Non-US undergraduates: Resume, official undergraduate transcript, official GRE or GMAT student scores report, official TOEFL student scores report (international applicants only)

Standard application

Please note:

  • Current Kelley applicants: Current Kelley students may apply at any time during their undergraduate program. We encourage you to apply during your junior year or earlier. Kelley Direct Admit students may apply as early as their first year. Seniors must apply by March 1 or prior to accepting a full-time employment offer.
  • Domestic (non-Kelley) applicants: All non-Kelley students from domestic institutions must apply prior to March 1 of senior year. Current students at US peer institutions are encouraged to apply as early as their junior year.
  • International applicants from US institutions: International applicants from US institutions must apply prior to March 1 of senior year. See international student application instructions. 
  • International applicants with non-US undergraduate degrees: Priority deadline, including all required documents, is November 1. Standard deadline, including all required documents, is January 15. See international student application instructions.

Are you currently an undergraduate student at Kelley?

This transition to the MSIS program is simplified for you. No personal statement, GMAT, or GRE scores are required. You will receive notification of your application status within 30 days.

Other graduates or current undergraduate students are encouraged to apply

No previous work experience is required for MSIS students—just an undergraduate degree (US bachelor’s equivalent) from an accredited university. First, make sure you will meet the MSIS Core course prerequisites.

Application deadlines

Kelley students are encouraged to apply early in their undergraduate careers.

For no application fee and a simplified process, apply by the priority deadline: 

US undergraduates in their senior year: January 15 
Students from international institutions:
 November 1

Priority application  Standard application

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Invest in your future

More than 97% of MS in Information Systems students receive job offers in their degree field.

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The Kelley advantage

Top companies—including Accenture, EY, Deloitte, General Motors and PwC—hire MSIS students because they know our innovative curriculum prepares students for the future of business technology.

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