If you envision yourself as a key player in designing and developing software applications, but have not been able to find the right US university program that would work with your credentials, NJIT has the perfect solution for you through our Weekend University Master’s in Information Systems Bridge program.

NJIT's M.S. Information Systems bridge program simplifies it for you, all you need to do is take (9) humanities bridge credits.  If you keep a B or better in your humanities courses and obtain a satisfactory score on the GRE after you have completed the humanities bridge, you are on your way.  Note below are the full requirements to apply.

Who is this Weekend University bridge program recommended for?

The M.S. Information Systems bridge program provides the spring board for overseas students to easily advance toward the full Master’s program.  The full Master’s program offers advanced preparation for anyone interested in systems analysis, software engineering, information and communication technologies, or management of information systems, in any number of industries.

Because an information system is broadly interdisciplinary, this program is suitable for students from any undergraduate background.

What will I gain?

In addition to the benefits of the MSIS bridge program, you will gain an advanced degree from a nationally respected university, the M.S. Information Systems program will give you:

• Hands-on experience in team research and in the industry
• Interaction with information systems experts, including NJIT professors
• On-the-job experience through co-ops arranged by NJIT (optional)
• Access to facilities including research laboratories and state-of-the-art software and hardware
• The ability to customize your program with one of the specializations mentioned above
• The chance to focus on the topics you’re most interested in by choosing electives from NJIT’s extensive range of graduate courses
• The choice to cap off your program with a thesis or project, or to take the “course only” option

To learn more about the possibilities, take a look at the graduate catalog or Contact Us.

Why study for this bridge information systems program through CPE?

CPE gives you options. In addition to taking courses at NJIT’s Newark campus, you can enroll in online courses and attend classes at one of our extension sites located throughout New Jersey. You’ll have access to the same outstanding facilities and professors as full-time NJIT students, plus the flexibility you need to juggle all the aspects of your life.

Admission Requirements for MSIS Bridge Program

• Adults 24 and up
• US Residency or Green Card
• GRE or GMAT exam score equivalent to or better than the minimum score required for entrance to the MS-IS program
• First-Class Bachelors degree from a 3-Year Overseas University
• A new F1 is required in order to come to NJIT. An F1 will not be granted for admission to this pilot
• Resume of work experience or letter from employer
• Other IS-related ancillary courses may be required

International students with TOEFL scores lower than 213 may be required to take specific courses in spoken and written English.

Take Note

Courses in this discipline are kept relevant through frequent reassessment and modification. And because the field is always advancing, NJIT keeps pace by adding new courses regularly.