Professional Options Careers

 MIS professionals have expertise in information technology applications and data administration, as well as a broad understanding of how IT systems fit within wider business processes. MIS professionals help their companies adapt to the rapid changes in technology that have a huge influence on organizational success. Some examples of positions commonly held by those with an MIS degrees:

•  IT manager
•  Database administrator
•  Data analytics specialist 
• Social media analyst 
• Systems developer
•  Information security specialist
•  Network administrator
•  Programmer 
• Data scientist 

• Business analyst

Gaining Experience

 College of Business Administration students often gain work experience by participating in summer internships. MIS students also acquire important experience by working on real-world problems for actual companies in coordinated class projects, making site visits to corporations, and being exposed to current IT managers. In addition, MIS students gain important leadership experiences and access to potential employers through an active student organization, the MIS Club.