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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?
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.

Career Opportunities in MIS
The dynamic field of MIS provides students with various job opportunities within the field.

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.

Dirk Baldwin, Ph.D. Dirk Baldwin, Ph.D.
Interim Dean and
Associate Professor
MOLN 357
(262) 595-2243
E-mail | Biography

Suresh Chalasani, Ph.D. Suresh Chalasani, Ph.D.
Professor
MOLN 343
(262) 595-2433
E-mail | Biography

Stephen Hawk, Ph.D. Stephen Hawk, Ph.D.
Professor
MOLN 341
(262) 595-2024
E-mail | Biography

Weijun (Will) Zheng, Ph.D. Weijun (Will) Zheng, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
MOLN 237
(262) 595-2296
E-mail | Biography

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