Management Information Systems Major
A degree in management information systems is the perfect blend of IT and business. Grand View's program will give you the knowledge and skills you need to help businesses use IT solutions more effectively and better utilize data to implement solutions. You will learn how to use research and data to solve problems, achieve business goals and develop you into a powerful resource for any company. Combined with Grand View's liberal arts education, you'll also gain the communication, critical thinking and teamwork skills to round out your skill set.
Wondering whether you should pursue business analytics, computer science, or management information systems?
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Why Grand View?
- You will complete valuable internships with major businesses in the Des Moines area
- Faculty are experts in preparing students for technological careers and are committed to your success
- You will take courses in a variety of subjects from liberal arts to business and technology to broaden your skills and experience with different fields
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Whether it's custom classes, an emphasis, or an option, this degree offers you an even more enhanced and customizable experience in the following areas:
Business Analyst Concentration
Business Analysis is a growing field within the business world. The role of a Business Analyst is to clearly and concisely gather, document and analyze information for a multitude of business challenges and opportunities. This concentration will help you scrutinize the various operational procedures of an organization and find solutions to help the organization meet its strategic goals.
Information Technology Concentration
If you enjoy solving business problems, working with people, and thinking creatively, you should consider an IT concentration. The IT concentration focuses on solving business problems utilizing the four fundamental components of people, process, data, and technology.
You have job security. Information technology forms the backbone of U.S. business, so skilled IT professionals are always in demand. Grand View's Information Technology concentration prepares students to be ready to apply their skills in project management and leading-edge technologies to solve business problems in accounting, finance, marketing, management, and international business.
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MIS professionals are sought-after and needed in just about every industry. You can put your education to work right after graduation in the following careers:
- Project Management
- Management Analyst
- Data Processing
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Hardware and Software Engineering
- Network Systems Administrator
- Information and Systems Science
- Information Technology (IT) Project Manager
- Programming
- Education
- Research
What Can I Do With This Major?
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