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Prepare for a career in IT and big data with an ASU information management master’s

As technology becomes more interconnected across functions and skills, the ability to understand and interpret technological solutions to business problems — and the leadership required to bring about those solutions — are not merely desired attributes. They are required skills for anyone in the technology space.

As technology becomes more interconnected across functions and skills, the ability to understand and interpret technological solutions to business problems — and the leadership required to bring about those solutions — are not merely desired attributes. They are required skills for anyone in the technology space.

Delivered by the Department of Information Systems in ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, consistently ranked Top 15 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Master of Science in Information Management (MS-IM) develops your leadership as you explore the future state of information technology and systems, and how they will drive change in every industry and organization.

Learn when and where it’s convenient for you

Designed for busy working professionals, the W. P. Carey MS-IM gives you the opportunity to earn your degree on ASU’s Tempe campus or online with on-campus residencies.

Master of Science in Information Management

  • On-campus classes two nights a week
  • A great solution for students in the Phoenix Metropolitan area
  • Ideal for mid-career professionals in tech and data roles
  • Allows you to incorporate course content and concepts into your organization as soon as the next day
  • A STEM-certified program that allows eligible graduates on student visas access to an Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension for up to 36 months, helping international students gain additional real-world skills and experience in the U.S.

Hybrid MS-IM

  • Online with on-campus residencies
  • Online coursework featuring the same curriculum as the on-campus MS-IM
  • Three two- to three-day residencies held on ASU’s Tempe campus to build your knowledge and your network
  • Perfect for domestic students in or outside the Phoenix metro who need additional flexibility to complete their studies

Prepare for in-demand jobs and leadership roles

More than 75,000 new jobs will be created in big data, tech consulting, and information systems management by the middle of the next decade — just to keep up with demand.

Building off a rigorous core curriculum, the W. P. Carey MS-IM offers specializations to deepen your problem-solving and leadership skills. Choose a focus in business analytics or tech consulting, both to add greater depth to your degree and to align your degree to your career goals, whether you want to advance in your current organization or prepare yourself for new opportunities. Additional concentrations will be added as the market demands.

Take the next step: Apply today

Whether you’re looking to advance your career or need to bolster your skills within your current position and organization, the MS-IM from the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business will prepare you to align business and IT strategies, and to recognize and evaluate emerging technologies.

Complete the form on this page to get more information on the innovative W. P. Carey MS-IM!

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