Texas A&M University M.S Management Information Systems fees, deadlines, etc.

Texas A&M University Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS MIS) is a 36-credit non-thesis master's degree in College Station, Texas. The full-time, in-person course takes 16 to 21 months and requires a four-year undergraduate degree. It admits students only for Fall 2027; target-cycle tuition is unpublished, while 2026-2027 tuition was US$51,776 (INR 49.58 Lakhs) as a prior-cycle reference.

The curriculum combines database management, systems analysis, security, project implementation and business planning through five core courses and seven electives. It suits applicants who can show programming, databases, systems analysis and networking preparation because the course expects technical work alongside business judgement. The tradeoff is structural: missing prerequisites must be completed at Texas A&M in the summer before August, which can add preparation time before the main course.

• The programme carries a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) designation.
• That classification can support post-study work planning when degree-code and immigration requirements are met.
• Optional certificates in Business Intelligence and Analytics or Cybersecurity Management can extend the technical focus.

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Texas A&M MS MIS Fees and Living Costs 2027

Fall 2027 tuition is unpublished after the programme, international student, catalogue and calculator pages were checked. The latest readable estimate is for 2026-2027: International Students US$51,776 (INR 49.58 Lakhs), excluding books, living expenses, incidentals and health insurance. Verify the target fee on the official international student fee page before paying a deposit.

Fee context: The tuition and ancillary rows below use 2026-2027 planning references unless a row explicitly says Fall 2027; none should be treated as a confirmed target-cycle total.

All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of USD 1 = INR 95.7599 as of 25 August 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.

Source: Texas A&M Mays Business School international information page, BusinessCAS application service and Texas A&M graduate tuition calculator.

• The US$51,776 (INR 49.58 Lakhs) figure is a prior-cycle reference, so a Fall 2027 budget must remain provisional until Mays publishes the new estimate.
• Health insurance is excluded from the tuition estimate, so obtain the 2027-2028 insurance quote before deciding how much funding to show.
• The BusinessCAS fee and International Student Services fee are separate charges, which means they should not be merged into the tuition figure.

Cost of Living in College Station for MS MIS Students

The university calculator lists combined other costs of US$12,012 per semester (INR 11.50 Lakhs) for books, housing and food, loan fees, travel and personal expenses. Because the calculator does not provide a monthly figure or separate housing and food amounts, the following monthly equivalents divide each published line by four for planning.

Two published semesters produce a calculated nine-month academic-year estimate of US$24,024 (INR 23.01 Lakhs) in other costs. The figure combines living and non-living items, so it is not a rent budget or a visa-maintenance amount.

A prior-cycle planning illustration adds the 2026-2027 tuition estimate of US$51,776 (INR 49.58 Lakhs). It then adds two semesters of other costs of US$24,024 (INR 23.01 Lakhs). The result is US$75,800 (INR 72.59 Lakhs), covering one nine-month academic year and excluding health insurance. It is not a Fall 2027 programme total for a 16 to 21 month course.

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Key insight: The major planning risk is carrying the 2026-2027 estimate into Fall 2027 without a new university quote. Recalculate after target tuition and insurance are released.

Texas A&M MS MIS Admission 2027

Admission is based on a four-year degree, four technical prerequisites and English proficiency; no course-specific overall GPA minimum is published.

The programme accepts applicants from business, engineering, science, mathematics and other analytical backgrounds, but Indian transcripts require a professional course-by-course evaluation.

Academic Eligibility and Prerequisites

Indian applicants should treat the prerequisite list as the central selection screen because the programme expects technical readiness even when the bachelor's degree is from a non-technical field.

At least two prerequisites make an application most competitive, while every fulfilled prerequisite requires a grade of C or better.

Texas A&M asks non-U.S. graduates for a basic course-by-course evaluation through TEC (Texas A&M Transcript Evaluation Center) or WES (World Education Services). The report gives the committee a course-by-course view of Indian academic work and degree equivalence.

The official programme pages reviewed do not publish a current programme-specific ranking, so an overall university rank is not used to judge this course.

English Language Proficiency

Mays requires IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 7 or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT 5.0 overall with at least 4.0 in each section.

The revised TOEFL policy applies after 21 January 2026, while the university retains a legacy 0 to 120 score reference for older tests.

• A four-year Indian degree and transcript evaluation are separate requirements, so prepare both before the application becomes complete.
• IELTS 7 is the clearest published route for applicants who want to avoid the revised TOEFL scale, but the portal still controls document acceptance.
• An optional GRE or GMAT score can support an English waiver, so submit it only when the published verbal score is attainable.

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Tip for Indian students: Build the application around two or more accredited prerequisites and preserve each syllabus. That evidence is more actionable than treating the absence of a published overall GPA cutoff as a low academic bar.

Texas A&M MS MIS Application 2027

Fall 2027 is the only intake and applications are open through BusinessCAS, but the official MS MIS page publishes month-day deadlines without a cycle year.

The target-year search found no dated Fall 2027 table, so the dates below are expected from the current recurring schedule and are not confirmed target-cycle deadlines.

Expected Fall 2027 Application Stages

Use the priority stage for funding and early review because the programme says priority applications receive priority consideration for admission and financial aid.

BusinessCAS sets application cutoffs at midnight Eastern Time (ET). Indian Standard Time (IST) is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead during these deadlines, so each row shows the corresponding local cutoff.

The rolling model means a complete file can be reviewed after submission, but priority applicants receive priority consideration for admission and financial aid.

BusinessCAS requires a resume, essays, three recommendations, unofficial transcripts and self-reported English results, while admitted students later submit official documents.

• Indian applicants should begin the credential evaluation and English test work before December because either item can delay file completion.
• Applicants missing prerequisites should explain the gap and read the offer instructions carefully because Texas A&M may require summer completion before the August start.
• Use the expected February date for document planning, then check BusinessCAS for the final timestamp because the portal timezone controls submission.

Application tip: Treat 01 December 2026 as the funding-focused target and 28 February 2027 as the expected international cutoff. A complete evaluation report, English route and prerequisite map should be ready before either date.

Texas A&M MS MIS Scholarships 2027

The strongest programme-specific funding route is the departmental incoming scholarship. It typically pays US$1,000 to US$2,000 (INR 95,760 to INR 1.92 Lakhs) and may trigger a non-resident tuition waiver.

The admissions application also serves as the scholarship application, while other named university awards generally require enrolment or a separate need-based form.

These are current published routes rather than confirmed Fall 2027 awards. Texas A&M lists international scholarship eligibility and deadlines on its international student scholarship guidance page.

A Teaching Assistant (TA) position is paid employment connected to department teaching support, not a tuition remission. The programme says prospective students are automatically considered, but selection depends on department need and the applicant's qualifications.

The International Education Fee Scholarship accepts graduate students enrolled full-time for at least nine hours who demonstrate financial need. It requires the University Scholarship Application and TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid), with a current Summer/Fall deadline of 01 February; the award amount is not published.

The George J. Eppright '26 International Student Scholarship offers at least US$3,000 (INR 2.87 Lakhs) annually. It requires two full semesters of enrolment and a graduate GPR (Grade Point Ratio) of 3.5, so it is not a dependable pre-arrival award for Fall 2027.

• The departmental award can matter twice because its published guidance connects the scholarship with a non-resident tuition waiver and resident tuition assessment.
• The TA route provides an hourly wage but does not remove health insurance or non-resident tuition charges, so it should not be treated as a full funding package.
• The 01 February scholarship deadline is earlier than the expected 28 February international deadline, so prepare the separate scholarship forms before the admission file closes.

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Scholarship reality: The admissions application is the main entry route for MS MIS funding, but the award is competitive and the target-cycle amount is unconfirmed. Submit the priority application while keeping a tuition plan that does not depend on a scholarship.

Texas A&M MS MIS Salary 2027

MS MIS salary evidence is course-specific, while the programme page also publishes a placement figure without naming its cohort.

Mays reports that MS MIS graduates had an average starting salary of US$113,900 (INR 1.09 Crore) in 2025. The programme page separately lists 89.7% job placement after graduation, but it does not define the cohort or methodology.

Source: Texas A&M Department of Information and Operations Management and Mays Business School MS MIS programme page.

The 2025 salary figure is the stronger course-cohort measure because it names the graduating year. The separate placement figure is useful as a programme signal. Applicants should request its latest definition, offer timing, geography and sector mix before treating it as a personal outcome.

Return on Investment (ROI) for an Indian Applicant

A prior-cycle planning illustration of US$75,800 (INR 72.59 Lakhs) covers tuition plus one academic year's other costs. It makes the ROI question material because Fall 2027 tuition remains unpublished, and it is not a target-cycle cost or payback forecast.

• The 2025 MS MIS average starting salary was US$113,900 (INR 1.09 Crore), so model gross earnings against target tuition, health insurance and second-year living costs.
• The 89.7% programme-page placement figure has no named cohort or methodology, so request the latest outcome definition before using it in a funding plan.
• The 16 to 21 month course permits up to two professional internships, but an internship is not an offer or visa sponsorship; ask how current students access them.
• The STEM designation may allow a 24-month extension after 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT), but degree and employer rules make the work window conditional.
• Gross salary is not take-home pay, so use a United States tax calculator and model insurance, relocation and India-return scenarios.

ROI reality: The 2025 salary figure is a course-specific signal, not a guarantee of employment or repayment. Rebuild the funding model when Fall 2027 tuition, insurance and outcome definitions are confirmed.

United States Visa for Texas A&M MS MIS Students 2027

The in-person STEM-designated MS MIS normally uses the F-1 Student Visa for Indian applicants.

F-1 students may receive up to 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) related to the degree. A further 24-month STEM OPT extension is conditional on the qualifying degree, employer, E-Verify and training-plan rules.

The H-1B (specialty-occupation work visa) route has no single course-specific salary threshold or fixed permanent-residence timeline. Employment and immigration decisions therefore remain separate.

Current government charges are separate from university tuition and may change before Fall 2027. Confirm the document list and fee instructions on the U.S. Department of State student visa page before filing.

• Post-study work: OPT can last up to 12 months and must relate directly to the MS MIS field.
• STEM extension: Eligible graduates may request 24 additional months when the degree, employer, E-Verify and training-plan conditions are satisfied.
• Dependants: An F-2 spouse and unmarried minor children may accompany the student with individual documents, but F-2 dependants are not authorised to work.
• Long-term route: An H-1B petition depends on the employer and the higher of actual or prevailing wage, while permanent residence has no fixed course-linked timeline.

Also Check: U.S. F-1 student visa requirements

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Visa reality: The STEM label expands the possible work window but does not create a job, sponsorship or permanent-residence outcome. Keep visa fees, the initial 12-month OPT period and the conditional extension in separate planning lines.