Management Information Systems Major
Department: Management Information Systems
Management information systems (MIS) is an exciting field that combines people skills with technical skills. The MIS major blends business functions with computer information technology. It enables students to be successful in developing, managing and securing technology-based business applications. Organizations have become much more data driven. For many firms, data is their business. The MIS major teaches students how to manage this vital resource.
This major prepares students for some of the nation’s fastest growing career opportunities in fields such as systems analysis, cybersecurity, and business analytics. Graduates of the program can expect interesting and challenging job opportunities in a dynamic field. Typical graduates’ first jobs are in technical and information related fields as support specialists, analysts or consultants. The MIS major can be a fast track to management positions or the basis for advanced graduate work. After gaining experience, graduates transition into leaders of technical teams and then assume technology management positions.
The MIS major differs from other “computer” majors. It emphasizes interactions between the business and information technology requirements of organizations. While knowledge of computer systems is a necessary part of the program, a larger portion is devoted to serving the data, information and security needs of business professionals.
The student can acquire competence in a number of areas as a generalist or with a concentration in either cybersecurity or business analytics.