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The Study of People, Technology and Organizations

If you enjoy technology like iPhones, Amazon Echo and Instagram, you have what it takes to study information systems.

All you need is an interest in technology and the desire to use technology to improve people's lives. Many people think that MIS is all programming. However, programming is just a small part of our curriculum and there are many, many jobs in MIS where you do not program.

Everyone who works in business, from someone who pays the bills to the person who hires and fires, uses information systems. For example, a supermarket could use a computer database to keep track of which products sell best. And a music store could use a database to sell CDs over the Internet.

Information isn't worth much if it doesn't serve a purpose. MIS students learn how businesses use information to improve the company's operations. Students also learn how to manage various information systems so that they best serve the needs of managers, staff and customers. MIS students learn how to create systems for finding and storing data and they learn about computer databases, networks, computer security and lots more.

Below are some common questions to help you find out more about management information systems.

What's the difference between MIS and CS (computer science)?

It is useful to compare MIS to some of the other fields related to information technology. Here at The University of Arizona there are at least three computer related departments and programs. The table below will help to show the differences.

MIS (Management Information Systems)

CS (Computer Science)

ECE (Electrical Computer Engineering)

All of these are great majors, however MIS is the ONLY major that focuses on both business processes and information technology. If you are interested in business and technology, like theory but not too much, like technology enough to want to keep up with what's hot but don't want to be writing programs or putting together chips all your life, then MIS is for you. We believe that the most upwardly mobile career path for those who like to work with business and technology is definitely in MIS.

Traits of MIS Professionals

There are a lot of different profiles, but there are some traits we've found make great MIS professionals. Do these describe you? If so, then our MIS programs are for you!

Are good problem solvers

Like to work with people

Can think strategically about technology

Like responsibility for developing and then implementing their ideas

Can bridge both technology and business

Can see both details and the big picture

Are excellent communicators

Can manage time and resources well

What jobs do MIS graduates go into?

As you can probably already tell, MIS is an integrative field. MIS professionals are the "communication bridge" between business needs and technology. This means that you will have to understand how to figure out how things work, solve problems, communicate what you found, and learn a lot of new things on a regular basis. It's a dynamic field, and it takes dynamic people to do well in it. People who can think fast, work hard, and balance a lot of things should really think about MIS. Here's only a sample of the kinds of MIS jobs.

Business Analyst

Business Application Developer

IT Consultant

Systems Analyst

IT Development Project Leader

Database Administrator

Business Intelligence Analyst

Systems Developer

Database Analyst

Web Developer

Network Administrator

Technical Support Specialist

Information Systems Manager

IT User Liaison

Why should I take courses or major in MIS?

The development of new information retrieval methods, as well as the improvement of existing ones, is currently one of the hottest frontiers in the field of information science.

The number of reasons for taking courses in and/or majoring in MIS at the Eller College of Management is as vast and varied as the number of individuals who have chosen to do so. The more important reasons are:

Information systems are more strategically important now than ever and individuals who understand information systems and business are in high demand. Our MIS students have a placement rate of 95% within two months of graduation!

High Salaries

Top MIS graduates command very competitive salaries. The average total compensation for IT jobs is around $142,530 ( Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2018 Edition)

Management Information Systems professionals make a significant contribution to the competitiveness and well-being of the organizations in which they work. They also help people and interact with a variety of personalities and levels of management/staff.

Fun

MIS majors are intelligent and dynamic people who can interface well with both humans and machines. They enjoy working with people and are able to communicate well.

Challenge

The rapid rate of change in the information systems world provides professionals with constant opportunities to learn and grow.

How long will MIS jobs be around?

As per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) employment of computer and information occupations are projected to grow by 13 percent, adding 557,100 new jobs from 2016 to 2026.

Demand for workers in these occupations will be driven by the continuing need for businesses, government agencies and other organizations to adopt and utilize the latest technologies. Workers in these occupations will be needed to develop software, increase cybersecurity and update existing network infrastructure.

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If you enjoy technology like iPhones, Amazon Echo and Instagram, you have what it takes to study information systems. All you need is an interest in technology and the desire to use technology to improve people's lives. Many people think that MIS is all programming.