BBA in Management Information Systems
Did you Know?
- Computer occupational areas fall within the 30 fastest growing occupations and areas of largest employment growth from 2006 to 2016.
- Employment of computer systems analysts are expected to increase 18 to 26 percent by 2014.
- Through 2014, 3 out of 10 jobs will be created in the computer field.
- Through 2014, 5 out of the top 12 high growth rate occupations are in the computer field.
- The Computer and Information Systems Managers occupational group is projected to grow faster than the average of all occupations through 2014.
- IT employment proves to be more resilient to economic forces than the general employment market.
The Management of Information Systems (MIS) major develops competencies in analysis, design, development, and management of business information systems. The program emphasizes development of computer applications in a business environment and effective use of a computer resources to meet organizational objectives. Technical competencies coupled with a knowledge of all areas of business developed in the major (accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing) will prepare graduates for career advancement in today’s rapidly changing business environment.
The MIS degree provides graduates with competency and knowledge in the following:
Technical
- Systems Development
- Database Design/Management
- Programming (procedural and object-oriented languages)
- Telecommunications and Network Design/Administration
- Information Security
- Software Applications
- Information Resources Management
Business
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Careers
UALR’s MIS program combines IT and business courses to give graduates an advantage over other information technology (IT) professionals for success in this dynamic career field. MIS graduates fill a growing need for information systems managers who are well prepared to meet the technical and managerial demands of the IT industry. MIS degree holders gain the knowledge and skills to acquire positions such as business analyst, database analyst/designer, applications programmer, telecommunications analyst/administrator, production control analyst, and technical trainer, and other professional positions in small businesses , corporations, and government agencies. Program graduates (U.S. and international students) are actively recruited by corporations worldwide.
The MIS degree is available in both classroom and hybrid degree formats.
Marketability and Job Demand
MIS graduates fill a growing need for information systems managers who are well prepared to meet the technical and managerial demands of the information technology (IT) industry. Program graduates (U.S. and international students) are actively recruited by corporations worldwide.
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