The foundation of a MIS education is business with courses covering basic business processes and functions (e.g., accounting, finance, marketing); introduction to the processes for the design and analysis of information systems, databases and programming languages; and experience in using technology to create business solutions.

Career paths vary from business-focused to technical to training and support of information system users. Feedback from recruiters indicates that  majors at Florida State University have a desirable mix of business knowledge, knowledge of analysis, design and development-process necessary for the successful development of information systems and qualitative people skills such as working in teams and making presentations.