Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
The Management Information Systems (MIS) major is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in business programming, microcomputers, local area networks (LAN), database management, system analysis or system design. The MIS specific courses provide students with a solid knowledge base and the strong quantitative skills necessary for a successful career in the MIS profession.
- What is Management Information Systems?
- Career Opportunities in MIS
- Academic Requirements of MIS Concentration
- Information Technology Practice Center
- Accreditation
- MIS Faculty
- Need More Information?
What is Management Information Systems?
MIS professionals provide technology solutions relating to sales forecasting,
optimizing production, installing appropriate technology, analyzing trends
and displaying information. This requires that the student has learned precise
skills in order to be successful; and these skills are continually emphasized
through both course material and internships/externships taught by our outstanding
faculty.
- Develop communication, presentation, interpersonal and technical skills
- Understand ethics of business
- System Analysis and Design
- Prototyping
- Software Acquisition
- Structured and Object-Oriented Techniques
- Project Management
- System Development
- Designing
- Documenting
- Coding
- Implementing an actual system in an organization
Career Opportunities in MIS
The dynamic field of MIS provides students with various job opportunities within
the field.
- Application Developer
- Computer Analyst
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Training Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Data Processing Manager
- Electronic Commerce Assistant
- Help Desk Technician
- Hardware Technician
- Internet Specialist
- Logistics Manager
- MIS Director
- Network Administrator
- Project Manager
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
- Technology Instructor
- Web Content Coordinator
Academic
Requirements of MIS Concentration
The concentration consists of 27 credits beyond the business fundamental and
core courses required by all business majors.
Information Technology Practice Center
Students in the MIS major have an opportunity to participate in the Information
Technology Practice Center (ITPC). The ITPC is a partnership between UW-Parkside
faculty, students, and IT professionals from industry which allows students
to develop IT solutions for businesses and non- profit clients. The ITPC
gives students access to a state-of-the-art lab and meeting rooms designed
to support the projects.
Accreditation
The UW-Parkside College of Business, Economics, and Computing is an AACSB (The Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited business school as well
as the only AACSB International accredited business program based in Kenosha,
Racine, and Lake (IL) counties.
MIS Faculty
We are proud to have an outstanding faculty dedicated to providing the most
comprehensive education to every student with whom they teach.
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Dirk Baldwin, Ph.D. Interim Dean and Associate Professor MOLN 357 (262) 595-2243 E-mail | Biography |
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Suresh Chalasani, Ph.D. Professor MOLN 343 (262) 595-2433 E-mail | Biography |
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Stephen Hawk, Ph.D. Professor MOLN 341 (262) 595-2024 E-mail | Biography |
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Weijun (Will) Zheng, Ph.D. Associate Professor MOLN 237 (262) 595-2296 E-mail | Biography |
Need More Information?
For additional information on the MIS Concentration or a career in MIS, please contact us at:
- (262)595-2280
- Email Business Department
