• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 3.0 cumulative Upper Division GPA (U.S. degrees only)
• Interviews are required for international applicants
  • Applicants are exempt if they are from these countries.
• Open to all majors
  • No specific prerequisites are required; however, students without an undergraduate business major or minor will need to complete core business courses. It is also recommended that students take a programming course.

Pre-application

Please begin the application process by filling out the pre-application form to indicate the program format and option to which you intend to apply.

• Pre-application form

Questions about application can be emailed to MS-ISOM.

Graduate School Application

After you have completed the pre-application you will submit the Graduate School Application and pay the application fee.

When selecting your program, please complete the information as follows:

• Intended term and year: Spring (January start) or Fall (August start)
• Degree goal: Master’s
• Program of study: Information Systems and Operation Management

Note: All applicants will be required to submit the Information for Residency Classification when they apply to Graduate School. Learn more about Establishing Residency for Tuition Purposes.

Application materials checklist

You must complete the graduate application and obtain your UFID before submitting the remaining application materials. Please note that the College Net ID is not the same as your UFID. Find out how to obtain your UFID.

1) Statement of purpose

The essay should be completed as part of the online application. Please emphasize:

• Your motivation for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals

Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. The ideal length for the essay is between 400-600 words.

2) Résumé

Upload to the online graduate application. Please elaborate on duties, responsibilities, leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom.

“Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.”

3) Letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required. Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.

To submit recommendations, list the name and contact information for your recommenders in the Graduate School application. Those individuals will then receive an automatic email, after you submit your online application.

4) Official GMAT/GRE test scores

The ISOM Department requires that applicants complete the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Educational Testing Service (GRE). We have no preference as to what test applicants choose to take. Test scores will be used as part of the holistic application review process. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing organization to UF. Use code: UF 5812

• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition: Minimum score required is a 465. Program averages vary by term, Traditional GMAT average 610, GMAT Focus average 575. We do not consider the analytical writing assessment or integrated reasoning sections of the traditional GMAT.

Note: The GMAT Focus unlike the traditional GMAT, consists of three sections each lasting 45 minutes and does not have an essay component.

It retains the quantitative and verbal sections and offers a highly relevant data insights section, which assesses data literacy. Data insights include multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretations, two-part analysis, and data sufficiency.

• GRE: Minimum score required is 295. We do not consider the analytical writing sections. GRE average 311.
  • UF students are offered GRE preparations workshops and tutoring each semester at the UF Teaching Center and Writing Studio.
• Only exemption: Applicants with a previous graduate/master’s or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from submitting the GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition or GRE. No other exemptions are allowed.

Note: It can take up to four weeks for the Admissions Office to process your test score. It is important to allow for this delay by taking the exam well in advance of the application deadline.

5) Transcripts

Transcripts from all institutions attended are required.

Please submit (upload) your transcripts through the Graduate School application or the Application Checklist. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. If admitted, official transcripts from all institutions must be submitted prior to the start of your first term of study.

International applicants are required to submit copies of their transcripts in their Native Language and in English.

You can check your application status and upload transcripts through UF Admissions.

UF undergraduates are not required to submit copies of UF transcripts, or any transcripts already included in the UF transcript.

English proficiency requirements

International applicants are required to submit English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) scores. For exam minimum scores and exemptions, refer to the English Proficiency Requirements section of the Graduate Application Details under International Applicants.

International applicants who submit the GRE must also have scored a verbal section score of 140 or higher.

Exemptions

Exemptions are granted if applicants:

• Have successfully complete one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in the United State or a country where English is the official language.
• Hold an earned equivalent of Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree from a recognized/regionally accredited college or university in the United States or country where English is the official language.

Interview

International applicants from non-US institutions are interviewed as part of the admissions process. Applicants who are selected to interview will be invited by email. For those invited to interview, it is considered a mandatory part of the application process.

Diploma and degree certification

International applicants must submit a diploma and degree certification, in English and native language. Applicants who have not received their diploma must submit a letter from their institution stating the program of study and expected graduation date.

Policy for 3-year bachelor’s degrees

The UF Office of Admissions will not recognize 3-year bachelor’s degrees from India, Australia, Bangladesh, Canada (excluding Quebec), Nepal and Pakistan. Three-year bachelor’s degrees from other countries are reviewed on an individual basis.

Combination degree requirements

Admission to the combination option is more selective and is considered an “honors” path for high-performing University of Florida students. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

UF undergraduate students who are interested in joining the MS ISOM Combination Degree program must complete the following:

• Minimum of a 3.2 cumulative UF GPA
• Completion of at least 60 credit hours
• Students who major in a business subject (information systems, general business, finance, marketing, etc.) must complete all seven tracking courses before beginning the program.

Note: Students must complete all required prerequisites courses and have a final grade posted to their transcript before applying to the ISOM Combination Degree program.

Also, it is recommended (but not required) that students take a programming course as an undergraduate.

Graduate admission requirements

To be completed in the final term of your undergraduate program with your ISOM Combination Degree advisor.

Admission to the Combination Degree program does not constitute admission to the UF Graduate School. To continue with the program after earning the Bachelor’s degree, Combination Degree students must meet the Graduate School’s admissions requirements. To be eligible for graduate admission, students must:

• Earn a Bachelor’s degree with an upper division GPA of 3.0 or above
• Complete the online graduate admission application for the MS ISOM program and pay the application fee by the posted deadline
• The graduate admission application should be completed after the Bachelor’s degree application has been submitted
• Submit all required combination degree paperwork by posted deadlines
• Earn at least a “B” or better in any graduate course in order for it to count toward their master’s degree.
• Barring unusual medical circumstances or other unanticipated events, a gap of more than two semesters (including summer) between completing the bachelor’s degree and beginning the master’s degree is not permitted.

Note: All applicants will be required to submit the Information for Residency Classification when they apply to Graduate School. Learn more about Establishing Residency for Tuition Purposes.

Combination application

Please complete the application form online.

After you complete the form, you will receive detailed application instructions. Email MS-ISOM if you have any questions. Application materials be can submitted by email to MS-ISOM.

Application checklist

Feel free to send an email to MS-ISOM if you have any questions.

All Combination Degree applicants must submit the following application materials by the given deadline(s):

1) Statement of purpose

The essay should be completed as part of the online application or by email. Please emphasize:

• Your motivation for applying to the program
• Why you think you are a good candidate for the program
• How the program fits into your future goals

Use the essay as an opportunity to highlight what you think we cannot assess from the other application materials. The ideal length for the essay is between 400-600 words.

2) Résumé

The résumé should be completed as part of the online application or emailed to MS-ISOM. Please elaborate on duties, responsibilities, leadership activities and time commitments outside of the classroom.

“Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.”

3) Letters of recommendation

A minimum of two recommendations from someone who has supervised the applicant (professor, employer, adviser, volunteer coordinators, etc.) are required. Recommendations from student/peer leaders will not be accepted.

Recommenders should submit letters directly to program via email.

4) Official GRE/GMAT test scores

The ISOM Department requires that applicants complete the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Educational Testing Service (GRE). We have no preference as to what test applicants choose to take. Test scores will be used as part of the holistic application review process. Test scores must be sent directly from the testing organization to UF. Use code: UF 5812

• GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition: Minimum score required is a 465. Program averages vary by term, Traditional GMAT average 610, GMAT Focus average 575. We do not consider the analytical writing assessment or integrated reasoning sections of the traditional GMAT.

Note: The GMAT Focus unlike the traditional GMAT, consists of three sections each lasting 45 minutes and does not have an essay component.

It retains the quantitative and verbal sections and offers a highly relevant data insights section, which assesses data literacy. Data insights include multi-source reasoning, table analysis, graphics interpretations, two-part analysis, and data sufficiency.

• GRE: Minimum score required is 295. We do not consider the analytical writing sections. GRE average 311.
  • UF students are offered GRE preparations workshops and tutoring each semester at the UF Teaching Center and Writing Studio.
• Only exemption: Applicants with a previous graduate/master’s or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution may be exempt from submitting the GMAT/GMAT Focus Edition or GRE. No other exemptions are allowed.

Note: It can take up to four weeks for the Admissions Office to process your test score. It is important to allow for this delay by taking the exam well in advance of the application deadline.

5) Transcripts

UF undergraduates are not required to submit copies of UF transcripts, or any transcripts already included in the UF transcript.