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Office of Graduate Studies and Research
820 N. Washington
Madison, South Dakota, 57042 USA


Phone: 1-605-256-5799
Fax: 1-605-256-5093

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 Program Overview   study in america

Dakota State University (DSU) is accredited, and is ranked by the U.S. News as the #1 Midwest public comprehensive college. DSU's affordable graduate programs are available on-campus or via online/distance learning. DSU graduate programs include Information Systems (masters and doctorate), Information Assurance (masters), and Educational Technology (masters).

The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) degree focuses on the integration of information technology with business problems and opportunities. Specializations include: Data Management; Electronic Commerce; Network Administration and Security; and Healthcare Information Systems.

The MSIS program requires students to complete 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. Students must also complete the Information Integration Project Course or an additional three credit course.

The Master of Science in Information Assurance (MSIA) prepares graduates to protect an organization's information assets. Both the National Security Agency and The Department of Homeland Security have designated DSU as a national center of excellence in information assurance education. The program educates graduates in advanced technology, security and implementation issues, which can include providing technical leadership for organizations to adopt new technologies. Specializations include Banking and Financial Security, Wireless and Networking Security, and Internet and E-Commerce.

The MSIA program requires students to complete 36 hours beyond the bachelor's degree, with 24 credit hours in core courses, and 12 credit hours in a specialization.

 Admissions   study in america

Admission to the MSIS and MSIA programs requires a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum GPA of 2.75 for the MSIS program and 3.0 for the MSIA program, and satisfactory scores on the GRE, which must have been taken within the last five years.

Knowledge in business fundamentals and information systems is recommended for admission to the MSIS program. Students who do not meet the knowledge requirements may be required to complete knowledge support courses.

Applicants to the MSIA program must provide an essay in response to a security problem scenario as part of the application process. Computer science/security experience will also be taken into consideration for admission.

International students must have an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree from a fully accredited institution that is the equivalent to a four-year undergraduate degree in the U.S. Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not obtained an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited American college or university must achieve a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test); 213 (computer-based test); 78 (Internet-based test); 6.8 on the IELTS; or pass the Michigan Test of English Language. International students are also required to provide verification of financial support for at least two years.

 Highlights   study in america

  • U.S. News ranks DSU as the #1 Midwest public comprehensive college
  • Programs are available either on-campus or through distance education

 Program Facts   study in america

Program Founded 1999 (MSIS); 2004 (MSIA)
Program Start Dates August & January (MSIS), August (MSIA)
Expected Length Master's 2 years
Expected Length PhD n/a
# of Faculty 19
% Highest Degree in Field 89 %
# Endowed Chairs/Profs n/a
Annual Research Funding n/a

 Study Options   study in america

Assistantships, distance education, part-time

 Student Profile - Masters   study in america

Students Applied/yr 43 (MSIS); 23 (MSIA)
Students Accepted/yr 31 (MSIS); 20 (MSIA)
Students Enrolled/yr 32 (MSIS); 5 (MSIA)
Total Program Enrollment 106 (MSIS); 35 (MSIA)
# of International Students 41 (MSIS); 1 (MSIA)

 Student Profile - Doctorate   study in america

Students Applied/yr 36
Students Accepted/yr 11
Students Enrolled/yr 37
Total Program Enrollment 37
# of International Students 3

 Admissions at a Glance   study in america

Application Fee $35 (dom); $85 (int'l)
GRE Score 1,000 or higher
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
For fall the deadline is no later than June 15th (MSIS, MSIA)

For the spring the deadline is no later than November 15th (MSIS)
International Student Application Deadlines:
For fall the deadline is no later than June 15th (MSIS, MSIA)

For the spring the deadline is no later than November 15th (MSIS)
Minimum English Requirements:
TOEFL 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), 78 (Internet - based test), 6.8 IELTS; or passing score on the Michigan Test of English Language

 Annual Expenses (in US$)   study in america

based on 27 credit hours


In-State Student Tuition:
Master's $6,463
PhD n/a
Out-of-State Student Tuition:
Master's $11,422
PhD n/a
International Student Tuition:
Master's n/a
PhD n/a

 Expenses and Financial Support   study in america

A limited number of assistantships are awarded each semester by the University and graduate departments to qualified students. Recipients of an assistantship receive a reduced tuition rate and a stipend for work performed. Students awarded assistantships are required to work part-time within the university and maintain a 3.25 GPA in order to have their assistantship renewed. To be eligible, students must be admitted into a full-time (unconditional admission) graduate program and not be employed full-time outside of the university.

International Students are required to hold an F-1 visa and a Social Security Number in order to be considered for an assistantship position.

Applications for assistantships should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research and must be received by June 15th for the following fall semester or November 15 for the spring semester.

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DSU provides many facilities, services and a variety of activities for students who live off or on-campus. Student residences, the student center and classroom buildings all have wireless capabilities. All students are provided with Internet access and email services.

 International Students   study in america

Each international student is provided with an academic advisor who helps build the student's plan of study. Student Services assists international students with student ID cards, housing and dining services information.

 Research Areas   study in america

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 Faculty   study in america

  • Avery, R. PhD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • Bennett, D. MBA, University of South Dakota
  • Berman, G. PhD, Louisiana State University
  • Christoph, R. PhD, Clemson University
  • Deokar, A. PhD, University of Arizona
  • El-Gayar, O. F. PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Farrell, T. MS, South Dakota State University
  • Figg, W. PhD, Capella University
  • Graham, S. K. PhD, University of Kansas
  • Halverson, T. PhD, The University of Iowa
  • Krebsbach, S. PhD, North Dakota State University
  • Malladi, S. PhD, University of Idaho
  • Moran, M. PhD, Capella University (in progress)
  • Palmer, J. PhD, Washington State University
  • Pauli, J. PhD, North Dakota State University
  • Pauli, W. PhD, Capella University
  • Ronghua, S. PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Streff, K. PhD, Capella University
  • Talley, D. PhD, University of Oregon

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