Management Information Systems

When you complete the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at NSU, you'll be at the forefront of information systems technology essential to all modern organizations. An MIS degree from Northern will give you a strong background in enterprise systems and robust technology skills.

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School of Business

Management Information Systems

Through classroom lectures and hand-on information systems projects, you’ll study all aspects of technical and managerial areas in MIS:

  • Fundamental information technology and information systems concepts
  • Programming
  • System analysis and design
  • Database design and implementation
  • IT infrastructure and networks
  • Data mining
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • IT security audit
  • Information system strategy
  • Enterprise resource planning
  • Web scripting

If your interests are highly individual, NSU offers specialized studies in:

E-Commerce & Data Analytics – Focuses on the data driven nature of today’s web platforms, data mining tools and techniques, and the business analytics process

Financial Systems Assurance & Security - Explores the connection between information systems, security and assurance as it applies to accounting, banking and financial services

Resource Management and Planning – Examines the strategic nature of information systems within modern organizations.

 

 

Careers 

Management Information Systems continues to be one of the fastest-growing and highest-salaried professions in the world. If you're well prepared in this area, you'll likely be in high demand.  

Career possibilities include systems analyst, data scientist, security analyst, business intelligence analyst, database administrator, network administrator, web developer or web programmer; or information systems manager or chief information officer (CIO) of corporations and organizations.

For more information on careers in your major or help choosing a major, contact the NSU Career Center.

Internships 

An internship is not required, but highly recommended. Many professional, paid internships are available for MIS students. The NSU School of Business has a designated program director for internships.

The NSU School of Business shares internship opportunities through postings and on-campus presentations and interviews.

Scholarships 

NSU students pursuing a business administration degree can apply for NSU School of Business scholarships and other scholarships.

Business Scholarships

NSU Scholarships

Course Requirements 

E-Commerce & Data Analytics Emphasis (BS) Course Requirements

Financial Systems Assurance & Security Emphasis (BS) Course Requirements

General MIS Emphasis (BS) Course Requirements

Resource Management and Planning Emphasis (BS) Course Requirements

Management Information Systems (AS) Course Requirements

Management Information Systems Minor Course Requirements

Plans of Study 

Management Information Systems (BS) Plan of Study

Business Administration-Management Information Systems Specialization (AS) Plan of Study

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