What is MIS?

MIS is short for Management Information Systems and is the name of an academic discipline and major which focuses on solving business problems and creating new opportunities with technology. MIS is also often shortened to Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT).

What do MIS people do?

MIS professionals are leaders who initiate, design, and apply technology to transform business functions and produce innovative products and services.

Analyst Consultant Application developer Data analyst Project leader

Study business problems and implement systems to solve them Analyze problems and change business processes Develop software to gather and store data Extracts and analyzes organizational data Organize a team of analysts, programmers and others to create an innovative solution

Management Information Systems (MIS) professionals contribute to and interact with internal customers at every level in an organization's structure. MIS professionals translate business needs into technology-based solutions, and translate new technology advances into business capabilities. As an MIS professional, you will become a valued partner helping your organization achieve its most important goals.

MIS encompasses analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems. Information systems support decision making and business processes in all functional areas of an organization. Successful information system professionals need excellent communication skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, technical expertise,, business knowledge, and the ability to work well with technical and non-technical people.

Anderson's MIS faculty wants you to know about the dynamic world of management information systems professionals. MIS combines business savvy with technology, and is one of the most richly rewarding paths for BBA or MBA students. Large or small, local or international, product or service, entertainment or business, every organization depends on good information and information systems.

MIS majors work with new and proven technologies to solve business problems, achieve business goals, and change the world!