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Management Information Systems (MIS) is where business meets technology. At Â鶹ŮÀÉ, you’ll learn how to use information and communication technologies to solve real business problems, drive innovation, and give organizations a competitive edge. MIS is about understanding how technology, people, and processes work together—so you can design, manage, and improve the systems that keep businesses running.

About MIS at Â鶹ŮÀÉ

MIS at Florida Atlantic stands out for its strong systems perspective and focus on both technical and people skills. You’ll gain hands-on experience through simulations, group projects, and internships, learning to bridge the gap between business needs and IT solutions. The program is flexible, offering paths in Information Technology or Information and Knowledge Management, plus optional concentrations in Business Analytics or Cybersecurity. Courses are available in-person, online, and hybrid formats, making it easy to fit your schedule. Graduates are prepared not just for entry-level roles, but for leadership positions that shape how organizations use technology.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management Information Systems
  • Minor in Management Information Systems

Graduate

  • Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM)
  • Master of Science in Business Analytics
  • Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics
  • Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
  • Ph.D. with concentration in Information Technology and Operations Management

Management Information Systems (MIS) FAQs

  • MIS is a discipline and a profession that brings information and communication technologies to businesses and society.
  • By applying information and communications technologies and systems, MIS solves real business problems and gives competitive advantage to firms.
  • MIS focuses on the concepts and tools necessary for analyzing, designing, planning, developing, and managing organizational information resources.

  1. Plentiful and well-paid jobs – high demand for IT workers and high salaries
  2. Rewarding – find solutions, help people and businesses with their IT needs
  3. Versatile and mobile – work anywhere, in any industry
  4. Creative and innovative – DO THINGS! CREATE STUFF!
  5. Solve real problems in business – build bridges between technology, businesses, and people
  6. Growth and leadership – move quickly up the corporate ladder into leadership positions
  7. Fun – dynamic, fast, never boring
  8. Communicate with many people, work in teams, build connections
  9. Broaden perspective – MIS professionals are uniquely capable to think sideways, horizontally, across business functions and silos
  10. Enjoy working with latest and greatest technologies

  • The AACSB Accredited BBA/BS Major in Management Information Systems (MIS) produces leaders who initiate, design, and apply technology to transform business functions and produce innovative products and services.
  • We accomplish that by strengthening the skills that are critical to success in the information systems field: systems development, critical thinking, leadership, oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
  • MIS majors are active participants in their learning experience. Through simulations, group projects, and other hands-on assignments, they apply what they learn to real world situations. Internships are plentiful.

MIS and CS may sound similar but they are very different in content and goals. Neither one is better than the other – they’re just different. Companies need both professionals.

Management Information Systems Majors Computer Science Majors
Take courses to understand business problems, like accounting and marketing Take technical and science courses like math, engineering, and physics
Apply technology to business needs Focus more on the technology itself and less on its use in business
Acquire business applications by building, integrating or purchasing systems Build the applications and algorithms
Use the computer and software as tools to solve business problems Build the computers and program complex software
Plan and deploy networks Create protocols for networks
Design and implement corporate databases Write database software and drivers


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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

1. Equip students to analyze, design, and manage information systems that support business goals.
2. Develop strong technical, analytical, and communication skills for leadership in IT and business environments.
3. Prepare graduates to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs.
4. Foster ethical decision-making and teamwork in technology-driven organizations.

1. Translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in systems analysis, design, and project management.
3. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
4. Apply knowledge of databases, programming, and data communications to solve business problems.
5. Lead and collaborate on technology projects that drive organizational success.

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