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Management Information SystemsMajor

Do you enjoy solving problems and playing with technical toys? MIS will teach you to analyze business problems and to design, build and maintain computer applications for solving those problems.

Overview

What is Management Information Systems at WVU like?

Description

Management Information Systems (MIS) managers focus on an organization’s information system and technology. MIS appeals to students who enjoy working with computers and problem-solving. Computer technology is critical to the way today’s organizations conduct business. MIS students learn to analyze business problems and to design, build and maintain computer applications for solving those problems.

All MIS students take the 37-credit-hour core business curriculum that is modeled on the interrelationships among the functional areas of business as they occur in the real world. Emphasis is on developing skills for effective teamwork, communication and leadership–the skills employers value highly.

In addition to the core classes, MIS majors must earn credit hours in required management courses and in required MIS electives. MIS courses include such topics as database management systems, business applications programming, business information systems, data communications and systems design.

Management Information Systems program highlights:

Living-Learning Communities
Research/Academic Opportunities

At a Glance

Admission Requirements
Careers and Employers
Cost and Aid
Courses and Plan of Study
Fast Facts
Related Majors and Minors
Related Pathways

College/School:
John Chambers College of Business and Economics
Division:
Department:
Degree Designation:
BSBA
Degree Program:
Management Information Systems
Program:
Management Information Systems

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Fast Facts

What makes Management Information Systems at WVU unique?

Academic
Accreditation
Facility
Financial Support
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Hands-on, technical curriculum with a significant amount of data driven project-based learning.
World-class faculty members, who are very involved with students.
Chambers College is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International — the highest level of business school accreditation in the world.
Program is a member of the Association for Information Systems (AIS) and adheres to their high quality standards.
Reynold's Hall, home of the Chambers College, opened in 2022.
Chambers College awards over 100 merit and need-based scholarships annually, in addition to WVU scholarships.
This major is eligible for Chambers Fellows scholarships. Up to four are awarded annually, with preference given to students from underrepresented groups.
Partnerships with top tech consulting firms and Fortunate 500 companies such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young and KPMG.
Faculty find low-cost methods to expose students to technology and companies.

Research and Academic Opportunities

MIS students are encouraged to participate in an internship after their first semester in the College. The College’s Career Development Center uses its extensive network of firms and organizations to help students find the right internship.
Students can participate in small business plan competitions and use the Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship's "concept through operation" business services.
The MIS Association offers professional and social programs. Outside speakers offer information and personal contacts that are very helpful in career development.
As part of their capstone course, students complete detailed systems analysis and design projects which are often shown to employers.

Living-Learning Communities (LLCs)

Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Student Organizations

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Careers

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

MIS graduates have high placement rates and high salary potential. Job and graduate school placements for recent graduates include IBM, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Carnegie Mellon University, PricewaterhouseCoopers, London School of Economics, Plus Consulting and WVU.

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Management Information Systems major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Bright Outlook
Green Occupation
Requires a Graduate Degree

Business Intelligence Analysts

Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Possible job titles for this career include: Business Intelligence Analyst.
$108,020Median Salary

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Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Possible job titles for this career include: Business Systems Analyst.
$103,800Median Salary

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Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
Possible job titles for this career include: Information Systems Director (IS Director).
$169,510Median Salary

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Database Administrators

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Possible job titles for this career include: Database Administrator (DBA).
$101,510Median Salary

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Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Possible job titles for this career include: Data Security Administrator.
$120,360Median Salary

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Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
Possible job titles for this career include: IT Project Manager.
$104,920Median Salary

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Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Possible job titles for this career include: Software Architect.
$132,270Median Salary

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Employers

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Courses

What are the courses like in Management Information Systems at WVU?

Plan of Study

Check out a program overview, learning goals, course descriptions and suggested plan of study for WVU's Management Information Systems major.

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Popular Courses

MIST 356:
Network Security

PR or CONC: MIST 355. This course focuses on the managerial and technical aspects of information security in networks. The course covers security issues in informations systems, information assurance management and policy, network security planning, technologies, implementation, and security strategy.

MIST 357:
Information Ethics

This course introduces the student to the field of information ethics, including such topics as privacy, accessibility, censorship, intellectual property, accuracy, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

Cost and Aid

How much does Management Information Systems at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

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Ways to Save

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Management Information Systems at WVU?

To be admitted to WVU's Management Information Systems major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Admission to Business:

Applicants must also meet minimum GPA requirements for admission to the University.

ACT Math: 20
SAT Math: 520
ALEKS: 40

For direct admission to majors in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics:

GPA: 3.00

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Related Pathways

What majors share similar career interests with this major at WVU?

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Our world relies on the exchange of information, ideas, goods and services. Majors in this pathway ready you for the rapidly evolving business and media fields.

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