What is Management Information Systems (MIS)?
MIS skills combine business functions and information technologies. With MIS training, in a business practice including accounting, finance, marketing and everything in-between, one will be able to identify technology options, formulate creative solutions, manage teams that will implement solutions, and understand business requirements with the perspective of technologies.
Why a Major in MIS?
- Digital Technology is one of the hottest career fields that fly under the radar, according to Yahoo! HotJobs. A degree in MIS is a valuable asset in this field.
- One of the best programs at UConn: MIS concentration at UConn is ranked 22nd nationally among private and public programs (latest rankings by US News & World Report.)
- Attractive salary and career path: Average entry-level salary for a 2008 UConn MIS graduate is $57,000, ranging from $55,000 to $72,000 and is the highest of all business majors. Career path rises up to positions such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Fastest growing occupation: 48% increase from 2000 to 2010 (according to U.S. Department of Labor.)
- Great market demands: Recruiting companies include Accenture, Aetna, AT&T, CIGNA, Citigroup, Disney, ESPN, Ernst & Young, GE, and many more.
- Promising placement: Recent graduates landed on positions such as Information Systems Specialist at St. Paul Travelers, Consultant at Accenture, Program Manager at GE, Information Risk Management Associate at KPMG, and Technology & Security Risk Services at Ernst & Young.
Certificate in MIS
You can be eligible for a Certificate in MIS, if you successfully complete three MIS courses from a list of approved MIS courses. To learn more, please click here
To learn more about MIS:
The Jobs of Tomorrow (Business Week)
Future of U.S. IT Industry needs MIS Professionals (Information Week)
Interested in MIS? Talk to your fellow students! Check out the Information Management Assocication
Questions? Please contact the Operations and Information Management Department
Telephone: (860) 486-5295
Fax: (860) 486-4839
Website: http://www.business.uconn.edu/opim
Last Edited on April 6, 2009
