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WHAT IS MIS ?

MIS is a collection of systems, hardware & software ,


procedures and people that all work together to process,
store, and produce information that is useful to the
organization.
Simply MIS stand for management information system. For
simply understanding management information system (mis) we
can divide in to three word and understand part by part
• Management: - “Management is function to do the work at the
Right time, by the right Person, For the Right Job.”
• Information: - “Information is the Collection of Organized data
which plays a Vital Role for decision making.”
• System:-“System Consist for a set of elements which Provides a
Framework to convert Unorganized (Data) into Organized
Information.”
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF AN MIS?

• Improve decision making


• Efficient operations
• Better communication and connectivity
ROLE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Management information system (MIS) has become very necessary due to


Emergence of high complexity in Business Organization. It is all to know
that without information no Organization can take even one step properly
regarding the decision making process. Because it is matter of fact that in an
organization decision plays an essential role for the achievement of its
objectives and we know that every decision is based upon information. If
gathered information are irrelevant than decision will also incorrect and
Organization may face big loss & lots of Difficulties in Surviving as well.
ROLE OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

• Helps in Decision making


• Helps in Coordinating among the Departments/Stake Holders
• Helps in Finding out Problems
• Helps in Comparison of Business Performance and analysis
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MIS AND CS ?
  MIS Computer Science
Focus Organization Software
Objective More efficient or effective business Reliable computer program
Core Skill Problem solving Logic/Procedure
Determine business requirements for Deliver information systems to meet
Core Task
information systems  defined requirements 

Theoretical vs. Applied Balanced Applied

Generic Job Title Analyst/Designer  Builder 


Typical Starting Job
Business Systems Analyst Application Programmer 
Title
Career Goals Senior Organizational Manager Programming Manager 
College Home Business  Science 
WHY SHOULD YOU MAJOR IN MIS?
Professor Ken Lauden of New York University's Stern College of Business says employment
growth in MIS/IS related jobs is expected to be about 50 percent greater than the average job
growth of other fields . MIS graduates are:
• Effective team members / leaders
• Influential communicators
• Able to understand technology
• Knowledgeable of best business practices
• Life-long learners
• Strategic thinkers
• Analytical problem solvers
• Experienced with actual projects
• Able to apply IT to business problems
WHAT JOBS DO MIS GRADUATES GO INTO?

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. 
WHAT JOBS DO MIS GRADUATES GO INTO?
CONT……..

 Business Analyst   Systems Developer 


 Business Application  Database Analyst 
Developer   Web Developer 
 IT Consultant   Network Administrator 
 Systems Analyst   Technical Support Specialist 
 IT Development Project Leader   Information Systems Manager 
 Database Administrator 
 Business Intelligence Analyst   
WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY MIS?
Information systems are more strategically important now than ever
High Placement Rate and individuals who understand information systems and business are in
high demand.

Top MIS graduates command very competitive salaries. The average total


High Salaries 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
Job Satisfaction
also help people and interact with a variety of personalities and levels of
management/staff.

MIS majors are intelligent and dynamic people who can interface well with both
Fun humans and machines. They enjoy working with people and are able to
communicate well.
The rapid rate of change in the information systems world
Challenge
provides professionals with constant opportunities to learn and grow.

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