Why Major in Information Systems?
The study of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis involves application of computers, mathematics, statistics, and other quantitative techniques in the solution of a wide variety of business problems.
- The discipline of information systems (IS) includes the acquisition, deployment, and management of information systems resources.
- IS encompasses the development, implementation, and management of computers, communications, and data for organization-wide systems as well as departmental and individual technology systems.
- It also includes the responsibility for acquiring new information technology and incorporating it into the organization's strategy, planning, and practices.
IS also includes the development and evolution of organizational infrastructure and systems to support organizational processes by applying methods, techniques, and technology.
The creation of information systems requires innovative and quality human machine systems and interfaces as well as recognition of socio-technical design issues and change management.
Find a Career in Information Systems
Students with an MIS undergraduate degree will have the educational background appropriate for pursuing career opportunities in:
- Business data processing
- Information management
- Software development and maintenance
- Information centers
- Systems analysis and design
- Distributed systems
- Network management
- Systems simulation
- IT project management
Managers can be more effective and efficient when assisted by computer-based information systems. In this specialization, the student learns how information technology can be used to solve business problems, enhance corporate performance and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Managing an information system requires:
- Developing, implementing, and managing computers, communications, and information for organizational, departmental, and individual technology systems,
- Acquiring new information technology and incorporating it in the organization's strategy, planning, and practices,
- Developing and adapting systems for use in organization processes using quality systems and interfaces as well as recognition of socio-technical design issues and change management.
