Management Information Systems (MIS) Bachelor of Science Degree

People, processes, and information systems are how organizations do business. Management information systems (MIS) is an interdisciplinary major focused leveraging technology, people, and processes to help improve, transform, and support business operations. It is a discipline that emphasizes the management of information and communications technology elements within business organizations. As an MIS student, you can expect to gain an understanding of computer databases, networks, and computer security, but you'll also learn how to help people better use technology. You will become are the essential link between technology and the people who don't understand it as well as you do.

RIT's Management Information Systems Major

The management information systems major prepares you for careers involving leading-edge enterprise technologies and the analysis, design, and management of computer-based information systems. The curriculum provides you with the opportunity to analyze existing business processes and learn to utilize digital technologies to improve and/or design new models. As a result, you are able to apply the concepts of enterprise resource planning and work with sophisticated enterprise systems to help companies achieve their goals. You will also design systems that are usable, practical, and cost-effective.

Careers in Management Information Systems

The MIS program prepares you for careers involving the design, development, configuration, and management of IT-based information systems for business organizations. In addition to your technology focus, you will also develop the critical business acumen and soft skills needed for successful communication, leadership, business analysis, and project management.

MIS graduates frequently pursue careers in such areas as systems analysis, business analysis, data administration, information security, web design and development, management and IT consulting, and project management. Career opportunities in MIS are excellent. According to forecasts for computer and information systems managers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for MIS-oriented positions will grow by approximately 11% between 2020 and 2030.

Because of the broad relevance of IT management skills in contemporary business, there is high demand for MIS graduates in nearly every sector and industry, with the following sectors having a particularly high demand for MIS skills: information technology, banking and financial services, health care, government services, and management consulting.

Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees

Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

• Management Information Systems (MIS) BS/Accounting and Analytics MS: The combination of a BS in MIS with an MS in accounting and business analytics allows you to bridge the gap between technology and business strategy. The MIS degree provides the technical know-how to implement and manage information systems, data, and the analysis of that information, while the accounting and analytics master's degree ensures that these information systems are leveraged to derive valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
• +1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway: Successful RIT applicants who are offered admission into the BS degree in management information systems as an incoming first-year student may also be offered conditional early acceptance into the +1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway. This option enables you to earn both your BS degree and an MBA in as little as five years of study. Learn how the +1 MBA Early Acceptance Pathway can help you add a competitive advantage to your studies.
• +1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor’s degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.