Management Information Systems

What is Management Information Systems?

Management Information Systems is a field of study that focuses on the integration of information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of an organization. Organizations use information technology solutions to improve existing business processes or to create new business models. Organizations also rely on their information systems to collect, process, and distribute information to support decision making.

Students who specialize in MIS study the fundamentals of information technology and how they can use information technology solutions to create value in organizations. Students also explore how to design and implement information systems strategies of an organization to fulfill its strategic goals.

Why Specialize in Management Information Systems? 

Information systems are crucial for acquisition, storage, dissemination and management of information, which is one of the most important assets of an organization. In today’s technology-driven business environment, all organizations in virtually all industries depend on the capability of their information systems to compete, survive and grow. Organizations need individuals who can understand their unique needs and use technology solutions to solve their business problems.

The analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of information systems require a combination of strong technical and business knowledge. Students who specialize in MIS understand how technology supports business objectives and apply technology to create competitive advantage for organizations. The demand for MIS graduates is rapidly increasing and is expected to continue to increase in the future as well.

Career Opportunities in Management Information Systems

Effective information management and decision making capability is pivotal for all industries. Hence, MIS graduates can work in any type of organization and industry ranging from banking and retailing to production and social media. Career opportunities for MIS majors vary from non-technical jobs (such as business analyst, IT consultant, project manager) to technical jobs (such as application developer, database administrator, systems architect). Job titles for MIS graduates include:

Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Systems Analyst
Systems Architect
IT Consultant
IT Auditor
IS Project Manager
Database Administrator
Network Administrator
Web Developer
Business Application Developer
Information Systems Manager

Sample Courses in Management Information Systems

The following is a list of commonly-offered courses in the Management Information Systems area. Please see BABUS MIS Area Electives for further details on course descriptions.

MIS 103 Introduction to Computer Programming
MIS 104 Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming
MIS 201 System Analysis and Design
MIS 202 Data Mining
MIS 301 Corporate Information Systems
MIS 302 Strategy, Management and Acquisition of Information Systems
MIS 303 Introduction to Internet Programming
MIS 304 Information Security
MIS 306 E-Business
MIS 308 Information Systems Project Management
MIS 313 Enterprise Data & Knowledge: Organization & Management
MIS 315 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling
MIS 317 Cloud Computing for Business
MIS 411 Programming in Visual Basic
OPER 318 Retail Operations
OPER 412 Enterprise Resource Planning Systems with SAP