MMIS degree will be earned by completing the program course requirements of 36 credit hours, beyond the prerequisite courses. To qualify for the MMIS degree, students must meet all credit requirements, as described below.

1. Students enrolled in the graduate program must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) out of 4.0 to remain in good academic standing. Students whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0 (B) will be on academic probation. 


2. The maximum time permitted for the completion of the graduate program is 5 years.


3. Only graduate-level courses may be applied toward the degree. And a master’s student may transfer up to 12 credit hours of graduate credit earned at other accredited institutions


4. Beyond the prerequisites, the student must have completed 36 credit hours, of which:
1. A maximum of 12 credit hours may be transfer credit taken before or after admission to VIU.
2. 21 credit hours of required core courses, 12 credit hours of concentration courses and 3 credit hours of elective course must have been earned.


5. No degree credit is earned by a graduate student for any grade below 2.0 (C), out of 4.0, received in a graduate-level course. However, any grades lower than 2.0 (C), out of 4.0, will be calculated in the grade point average.


6. Credit earned in undergraduate courses taken as required prerequisite will not be counted toward the total credit requirement for a graduate degree. Also, credits earned already counted toward graduation to receive a masters degree in any institution will NOT be counted twice towards another masters degree.


7. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Qualified Courses are MIS 600 level courses. CPT component of course is equal to 1 credit hour. This credit hour is addition to the offered standard course credit hour. 

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS