Programs of Study
The Carson College’s academic programs in management, information systems, and entrepreneurship prepare you for the challenges of industry and academia. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized researchers and outstanding teachers who bring a great deal of skill, enthusiasm, and commitment to the classroom.
Undergraduate
A management degree offers many benefits that can significantly enhance an individual’s career prospects and overall professional development. Firstly, a management degree provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental business concepts, organizational dynamics, and leadership principles.
Are you a creative thinker interested in starting a business, helping a business grow, or being a spark of energy within a larger company or a non-profit organization? A degree in entrepreneurship prepares you for this and more, providing an essential foundation to help you navigate your career.
An MIS degree prepares graduates for various career opportunities in multiple industries. With a strong foundation in business and technology, individuals completing this program can pursue roles such as systems analyst, IT consultant, business analyst, database administrator, project manager, or information systems manager.
Graduate
How do you go from working professional to modern business leader, unrestricted by cultural or geographic borders? You choose an online MBA program with an international perspective built into the coursework. You seek out a business school that has strategic partnerships on four continents. You look for the opportunity to spend a week overseas, exploring thriving markets firsthand. And you connect with a community of modern professionals who want to make the world a better place.
You’ve established yourself as a manager or director, but desire to lead your organization more effectively. You thirst for strategic expertise beyond what a traditional MBA can offer. And you’re looking for an executive edge―with the freedom to earn it on your time.
Bridge discipline, cultures, and national boundaries, and work alongside nationally recognized faculty. Students conduct scholarly research that helps mobilize positive change in businesses worldwide. You will acquire the knowledge you need to successfully lead enterprises in many industries.
A Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS) provides a unique blend of business acumen and technological expertise, making it a powerful asset in today’s digital-centric world.
Research
Every faculty member in the department has published research findings in the most respected journal in his or her field.
Information
Office hours: M-F, 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00-5:00pm
Possible Careers
Jobs for Management, Information Systems and Entrepreneurship are projected to grow faster than the national average over the next five years. Starting salaries range from $46,000 to $80,000 based on WSU student surveys.
Human Resources Manager
General & Operations Manager
Venture Capitalist
Business Consultant
Information Security Analyst
Database Administrator
Employers
News
Department Chair
Robert Crossler
Sr. Assoc Dean for Academic Affairs, Chair, and George & Carolyn Hubman Distinguished Professor.
