Program Overview

Management Information Systems

MIS (Management information systems) is a perfect career for a student who loves doing business and at the same time enjoys working with computers and technologies. MIS is a people-oriented field with an emphasis on meeting business needs through technology. This major explores how students can use computing technologies to create business solutions and focuses on the best way to enable the organization to meet its goals and business challenges. MIS students learn about business processes and analyze how to improve the processes using technology.

Careers in MIS

According to the US Department of Labor, employment for MIS majors is expected to grow 18.5% from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the average of other business majors. Because of the great variety of MIS application areas and technical specialties, numerous career choices are available, such as:

• Business Analyst
• Information Technology Consultant
• Security Analyst
• eBusiness Entrepreneurs
• Application Developer

About the Program

The MIS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the field, including the use of computing technologies to create business solutions. The program focuses on the best way to enable organizations to meet their goals and business challenges.

Research and Academics

The university offers a range of research opportunities and academic programs, including:

• University Colleges
• Harte Research Institute
• Conrad Blucher Institute
• Academic Advising
• Academic Affairs
• A-Z Degrees