Experience a more flexible learning journey tailored to your schedule!
Athabasca University’s Master of Science in Information Systems (MSc-IS) program equips you with both technical and managerial skills for success in the rapidly evolving IT sector.
Explore topics like database design, intelligent systems, artificial intelligence, and IT ethics, while specializing in areas that match your career goals. Graduates are equipped for roles in IT management, project management, software design, and more, across various sectors including academia, industry, government, and entrepreneurship.
Get ready to lead the future of technology.
Why Study at AU?
Study on your terms with AU. Our online MSc-IS program allows you the flexibility to study at your own pace and access course materials from anywhere.
Benefit from top-tier accreditation, backed by the Government of Alberta and Universities Canada.
Experience exceptional value with affordable tuition and flexible options, including a diverse range of MSc-IS program focus areas while maintaining the highest academic standards.
Program highlights
The MSc-IS program is designed to accommodate your lifestyle, offering various focus areas and a self-paced schedule, ensuring that flexibility is central to your educational experience.
Program focus areas
- Bioinformatics
- Cloud Computing
- Data Analytics
- Environmental Data Analytics
- Information Security
- Information Systems Development
- IT Management
- Intelligent Systems
- Health Informatics
- Learning Technology
Completion times
Finish this program in as little as 2.5 to 3.5 years of full-time study, depending on your academic and employment background. You can take up to 5 years to complete all requirements.
"I chose Athabasca University because it gave me that balance of studying whenever I wanted to study and just going at my own pace instead of leaving work to go sit in a classroom."
Master of Science in Information Systems '19
Career outcomes
Whether you're enrolling to pivot into the tech industry or to advance your current career, our program is designed to propel you forward. Graduates emerge ready to embrace a variety of dynamic roles, such as:
- Cybersecurity Director
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Data Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- IT Solutions Architect
Program start dates and application deadline
The Master of Science in Information Systems program offers 2 intakes annually.
| Application deadline | Start date |
| October 1 | January (Winter) |
| March 1 | September (Fall) |
