MSIS by the Numbers
$127K
average starting salary after graduation
1:1
Mentorship
#12
Information Systems Program
(US News & World Report)
Program Highlights
The one-year MSIS combines hands-on technology experience with a business-school perspective. Learn from leading researchers and industry experts while building connections in Seattle’s global technology community.
- Evening and weekend classes designed around a full-time job
- Hands-on work with generative AI, predictive analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and data strategy
- Bridge program option for professionals with limited technology experience
- Build connections and advance your career through the Women in Tech Leadership Series.
- Personalized career coaching, industry mentorship, and on-campus recruiting
- 94% of graduates promoted within three months of graduation, with a $127K average starting salary
Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.
Key Dates & Admissions
Core Program
Round 1 Deadline: November 10th, 2026 (11:59pm PDT)
Round 2 Deadline: January 5th, 2027 (11:59pm PDT)
*Late applications considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact [email protected] for more information
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Bridge Program
Round 1 Deadline: October 20th, 2026 (11:59pm PDT)
Round 2 Deadline: December 1, 2026 (11:59pm PDT)
Applicants are required to speak with a member of the Admissions team prior to applying. Reach out here.
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MSIS Mentoring
Combat-tested Cybersecurity Expertise
What Can You Build with AI?
Leading in the Digital Economy
World-Class Faculty
Professor Boussioux is a leading expert on artificial intelligence. He teaches Generative AI in the Era of Cloud Computing at Foster and publishes research on nature and AI. He holds a PhD from MIT, where he was awarded the Goodwin Medal.
Ananthakrishnan uses AI and machine learning to uncover how digital technologies influence human behavior. Her research tackles real-world challenges, including sports betting addiction, misinformation, and the impact of technology on our daily lives.
Lee explores the social and economic consequences of information technologies, with an emphasis on digital platforms and online markets. Her research examines topics ranging from social media and online gaming to healthcare decision-making.
Wang develops advanced machine learning methods to address complex problems in healthcare. Her research focuses on precision medicine, drug discovery, and extracting actionable insights from large-scale biomedical data.
Faculty Research
The More Investors Know, the More They Can Get from AI
Investors have a lot of information to sort through when deciding where to put their money: earnings reports, financial statements, analyst forecasts, company news, and market shifts. Institutional investors —... Read more
Keeping Humans Empowered in the Age of AI
The promise of artificial intelligence often comes down to how much it can do for us: answer questions, solve problems, make decisions, and complete work faster. But as those systems... Read more
The Strategy That Speeds FDA Clearance—Until It Doesn’t
For a medical device startup, getting through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is more than another box to check. Until a device receives regulatory clearance, the company can’t market... Read more
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