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90%
of management information systems graduates are employed in their field or accepted to graduate school
100%
of management information systems students participate in at least one internship
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tied for the best business school in the Big Sky Conference
What can you do with a Management Information Systems degree?
Information systems are involved in virtually every aspect of a business, from accounting and finance to marketing and HR management. Many firms are also in the process of expanding their business to digital platforms. For all of these reasons, this is a field that offers excellent growth potential and job security: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of computer and information systems managers will grow 10% over the next decade, significantly faster than average.
Why employers choose ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ management information systems graduates
Graduates of our program bring a unique combination of business knowledge, technical skills, and problem-solving ability to management information systems jobs — making them highly sought after by employers in the industry. ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ is also one of only 23 schools in the five-state region (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY) and one of three schools in Montana to hold AACSB accreditation, the gold standard for business education.
Management information systems jobs
Our graduates are hired by internationally recognized firms like KPMG, Fast Enterprises, ATG/Cognizant, and LMG Security. Potential management information systems jobs include:
- IT consultant
- Implementation consultant
- Assurance manager
- Information systems analyst
- Programmer
- Business analyst
- Database administrator
- Web developer
- Network administrator
Management information systems salaries
Earn your degree in management information systems at ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ and prepare for well-paying careers. Here are average salaries (nationally) for several careers you might pursue with this major:*
- Network and computer systems administrators: $83,510
- Computer systems analysts: $90,920
- Database administrators: $93,750
- Computer and information systems managers: $146,360
*Based on recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Meet Nathan Anderson: Management information systems major. Systems admin. World traveler.
Beyond the classroom: Experiential learning in the management information systems degree program
Get hands-on, real-world business experience that will make you stand out to employers. All of our students complete at least one internship (an internship is required for the management information systems major) — working with both local companies and national firms. You can also study abroad in places like Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and Romania through our business administration programs.
Career development in the management information systems major
Network with employers and alumni while gaining specific skills to excel in the job market. When you earn your degree in management information systems at ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ, you can count on getting the support you need to hit the ground running in your career.
Our management information systems major was developed in partnership with leading companies in the industry, such as ATG/Cognizant, OnX Maps, Fast Enterprises, and Lumenad. These partnerships help us to provide perspectives and skills that make our graduates competitive for high-paying jobs upon graduation.
Our nationally-recognized Montana Information Systems Association also provides access to industry professionals, hosts events that connect our students with professional opportunities and offers mentoring and tutoring services.
Management information systems scholarships
Get help paying for your information systems major. ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ’s College of Business awards almost $500,000 each year to business students. Learn more about business administration scholarships at the ÀÏ»¢»ú¹¥ÂÔ.
Management information systems degree requirements
The Management Information Systems STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum prepares you to engage in an organization's information resources, analyzing and maintaining the flow of information across the organization.
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