Masters
Part-Time or Full-Time
Fall, Spring
Blended
About the MS in Information Systems and Analytics (MSISA) at Loyola
The Master of Science in Information Systems and Analytics (MSISA) offers a unique blend of courses with a strong focus on theoretical and practical knowledge combined with hands-on experience in information systems and data analytics. Our cutting edge curriculum emphasizes important skills and tools in the information systems and analytics space such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, database and data warehouse modeling, data mining, data visualization, and data storytelling.
Whether you are an information systems professional, early-career professional, or career changer, the master’s in Information Systems and Analytics program prepares you to be a leader in information systems and opens a variety of career options and advancement opportunities.
Program Structure
Courses are offered in online and hybrid formats, and in person at Loyola's Water Tower Campus, which is conveniently located off the Red Line in the heart of Chicago. You can complete the program entirely online or choose the mixture of class formats that work best for you. Online courses are asynchronous, which means the weekly coursework can be accessed and completed according to your schedule. The program is on a 10-week quarter system, and you can begin the program in the Spring, Fall, or Summer quarter. The 12-course program can be completed in one to two years depending on the number of courses you take each quarter.
Why Choose Loyola for a Master’s in Information Systems and Analytics?
The Quinlan School of Business is among the 5% of the world's business schools that meet the rigorous standards of AACSB international accreditation.
- Nationally ranked, student-focused
- Earn a Business Data Analytics Certificate concurrently
- Highly rated and professionally-connected faculty
- STEM-designated degree
- Non-degree option to test your interest
- Build strong peer networks
- Chicago: hub of opportunities
- Quinlan alumni network
Quinlan has the exceptional technological resources and reputation of a big business school, with the warmth and attention to the individual of a small school. Earning your MSISA degree from a nationally ranked business school with a tradition of academic excellence delivers an outstanding return on investment. You'll earn a degree that can propel your career.
All MSISA students will be awarded the Business Data Analytics (BDA) Certificate when they complete the program, adding an extra credential to your resume. The BDA certificate’s five graduate courses are encompassed within the MSISA program.
The MSISA program is taught by nationally recognized faculty who combine technical knowledge and expertise with a commitment to teaching and the well-being of students.
Program faculty are accomplished and well-published researchers and authors of leading textbooks in the field. Our faculty have extensive applied research, industry consulting, and entrepreneurship experience; their strong connections to the information systems community help our students advance in their careers.
The MS in Information Systems and Analytics is STEM-certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. With a national shortage of professionals trained in STEM-related fields, employers are actively pursuing STEM degree holders.
Not ready to commit to a degree? You can sample classes as a non-degree-seeking student. The non-degree-seeking option allows you to sample classes before applying to a degree program, transfer credit to another institution, or obtain professional or personal enrichment.
You can apply up to three courses toward a degree if you later decide to apply and are admitted to the master’s program at Quinlan.
Participate in active student organizations, such as the Graduate Business Student Association, Graduate Women in Business, or the Rambler Investment Fund to improve networking and career skills.
Our Business Career Services team maintains relationships with area companies, ensuring that exciting and challenging internships/research opportunities are consistently available. Evening and Saturday classes help make fitting an internship into your schedule easier.
Completing the MSISA degree puts you in excellent company: Quinlan has a strong network of 30,000+ alumni who work in nearly every major corporation in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Meet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Quinlan School of Business faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Information Systems and Analytics MS program.
Faculty and StaffInformation Systems and Analytics: Career Connections
Graduates of our program are in high demand. Our students and alumni work at companies including Accenture, Aon, Boeing, Bosch, CME, Discover Card, Deloitte, Dyson, Epic Systems, GE, Morningstar, PWC, West Monroe Partners, Wells Fargo, and many others.
Specific job options include:
- Business intelligence reporting
- Data analytics
- Database and data warehouse design and development
- Management of database, data warehousing, and data mining initiatives
- Corporate information systems leadership
- Information systems project management
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can receive career services at Quinlan's Business Career Services, as well as at career centers at U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Information Systems and Analytics MS program may vary from quarter to quarter, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Information Systems and Analytics MS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2023-2024 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMSISA Results and Skills
In the master’s in information systems program, you will gain theoretical and practical knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- SQL, R, Python, Data Visualization tools, and more
- Database modeling and management
- Data preparation
- Data analysis and mining
- Data warehousing and visualization
- Applications of analytics
- Additional cutting-edge methodologies, tools, and technologies
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or recent alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Information Systems and Analytics MS totals $58680.00, or 36 credit hours at a cost of $1,630.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Quinlan School of Business Scholarships
Dean’s Merit Scholarship
The Quinlan School of Business automatically considers each student admitted into Quinlan’s Next Generation MBA and MS programs for a Dean's Merit Scholarship. Eligibility is determined through a holistic review at the time of admission.
Graduate Business Student Scholarship
The Graduate Programs Office at Loyola University Chicago awards scholarships to Quinlan graduate students who demonstrate proven academic success and financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Please visit the Scholarships page on the Quinlan School of Business website for more detailed information about scholarships.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Information Systems and Analytics MS are listed below. We encourage you to apply early for priority review. Please note that decisions may take longer during busy periods.
Fall: July 15
Spring: January 15
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Information Systems and Analytics MS include:
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Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose Details
Recommended for applicants with a cumulative GPA under 3.0 and for applicants who may feel that one or more parts of their application is weak, the personal statement provides the admission committee with more insight on your candidacy.
Please discuss how Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business degree program and our focus on responsible leadership will prepare you to achieve your career goals. Your statement should be 2-3 pages in length, double-spaced.
International Student Requirements
Additional information regarding the application process for international students can be found on the International Student Requirements page.
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