iSchool Fast Track
The Fast Track for the MS in Information Management program enables qualified students to start their graduate course work in their senior year of undergraduate study. This permits students to earn their master’s degree within one year after graduation from their undergraduate program. Rather than a traditional 4+1 program, the Fast Track program also allows students to enter the workforce after graduation and complete their MS in Information Management part time in the online mode.
The Fast Track is currently available to all Syracuse University students and Le Moyne University students studying computer science or information systems. Applicants for this program should have strong academic records and availability to take graduate courses in their senior year. These courses must be in addition to their undergraduate curriculum and cannot be used to fulfill course requirements for their undergraduate degrees.
Timeline
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By May 1st of Junior Year
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Complete the application process for admission to the MS in Information Management. The requirement for the GRE is waived. Complete Fast Track application form below. Notification of admission will be made on a rolling basis. Admission to the graduate program will be conditional on completion of the undergraduate program.
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Summer between Junior and Senior year
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Enroll in IST 601(1 CH) and IST 621 (3 CH) – Gateway Courses. These courses are offered in the condensed mode on campus and are typically the third week of July.
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Fall & Spring of Senior Year
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Enroll in IST 614 or IST 618 Students should take one course a semester – campus or online options are available.
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Summer or Fall after graduation
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The students must provide an official degree bearing transcript to Syracuse University Graduate School-Enrollment Management. After receipt of this, and assuming that the student is in good academic standing, then he/she will officially enter the MS in Information Management program.
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Graduate School
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The remainder of the program can be completed within one year (3 terms) if the student is full-time. If preferable the student can complete the program part-time and/or in the online mode.
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Application
After admission to the program, you will be provided with detailed information about course registration. To be considered you must apply for admission through the online application
as well as fill out the Fast Track form below.
Please note: Students enroll as undergraduate students. After receiving a bachelor’s degree, the credits will be applied to the graduate program. These courses should NOT be used to meet requirements for an undergraduate degree. Loans from government agencies intended for undergraduate education should not be used to fund these courses.
More Information
General Questions:
Vicky Williams
Graduate Recruiting & Marketing Manager
vawill02@syr.edu
Speak to a Current IM Student:
csim@syr.edu
Admission Application Questions:
Bridget Crary
bmcrary@syr.edu
Graduate Academic Advising:
Jose Tavarez
jltavare@syr.edu