Details about this Major
Studying Management Information Systems (MIS) equips you with tech-savvy skills, opens up diverse career paths, and offers high demand and pay. You’ll use technology to solve real-world business problems, work on innovative projects, and collaborate in dynamic teams. MIS graduates work in industries like finance, healthcare, retail, government, and tech companies. An MIS major ensures you stay ahead of tech trends, making a global impact and future-proofing your career. If you’re looking for a versatile and exciting major that blends technology and business, MIS is your perfect match!
The MIS major is great preparation for careers in every field of business, using information systems technology to solve business problems. This major provides excellent training in systems design, development, networking, and support to meet the demands of this fast-growing occupational area.
The requirements for this major are displayed in this check sheet are taken from the 2024 WSU Catalog.
The MIS major is flexible enough to allow you to choose your career specializations. Learn the skills that are essential for your career by taking courses like:
- MIS 325 Enterprise Business Development
- MIS 374 IT Infrastructure and Security
- MIS 400 Global Strategic Information Systems Leadership
- MIS 420-421 Business Intelligence Strategy
- MIS 441 Global E-Commerce
- MIS 448 Global IS Project Management
Interested in a career in cybersecurity? You may want to consider getting the CySER Certificate. Talk to your academic advisor about how best to pair this certificate and major.
Possible Careers
Computer & Information Systems Manager
Information Technology Project Manager
Information Security Analyst
Network & Computer Systems Administrator
Database Administrator
Business Intelligence Analyst
Employers
Get Involved
MIS Club
Management Information Systems (MIS) Club is a student organization designed to prepare students for industry in the fields of Management Information Systems (MIS), Technology, and Business. MIS Club organizes networking events with recruiters and industry professionals, as well as provides its members with creative mediums to exercise their technical and business acumen.
Business Technology Symposium
Learn from IT industry executives. Networking and exchange ideas with tech thought leaders from companies such as ESPN, Visa, Costco, Starbucks, F5, and the Seattle Seahawks.
Student Business Clubs
Being part of a student organization takes you beyond the classroom and offers opportunities for you to learn from guest speakers, gain career connections, and contribute to industry and community service projects. Carson clubs and organizations enrich your college experience and provide important leadership opportunities.
Fund your Education through Scholarships
The Carson College of Business awards more than $1,000,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are available for both new and continuing WSU students. Applications are collected through the WSU General Scholarship Application.
For Future Cougs
Lisa Desmarais
Business Admissions Counselor
