HOURS
120 total hours.
40 Upper division required.
MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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Why major in management information systems at Weber State?
Our MIS program builds your technical skills, managerial and business skills, along with providing the knowledge and communication skills to navigate the business world. The depth and breadth of technical know-how gained in the MIS program prepares you for a successful career as an information systems professional, helping organizations support business processes and solve business problems. Most Goddard MIS students find great-paying jobs before they graduate, they also have a high acceptance rate to graduate school.
EXPERIENCE
personal attention, excellent academics, targeted experience
CMU
Carnegie Mellon = Grad School Partner
$99,730
2019 median - Info. Security Analysts
32%
Industry growth - Info. Security Analysts
PLACEMENT
Exceptional grad placement results
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN
in the management information systems program?
Navigate technical situations with a degree in MIS
Build a resume of sought after skills: application development, database administration, network & systems management, rapid prototyping, business analytics, knowledge management, IT project management, enterprise systems, information security, web development. You'll also get these hands-on experiences: real-world projects for local companies and community partners, training for industry certifications like Network+, Security+, CAPM, etc, visits to local high-tech companies like Adobe, WhiteClouds, etc, and extensive hands-on applied projects requested by industry partners.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
a management information systems professional
Management information systems (MIS) is the study of people, technology and organizations. Programming is a very small portion of the job. MIS professionals understand how organizations use information and how to manage that information through systems (technology).
Day to day, professionals balance time working heavily with technology and collaborating with many people. They may travel for training or to work with other sites. Constant learning is key!
A QUICK LOOK
hours, GPA, delivery, grad maps, catalog, admissions & careers
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GPA
C or higher in Math 1050
C or higher in ENGL 2010
C- or higher for all Business Foundations courses
2.5 cumulative GPA for Business Foundations courses
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MINOR
Not required for this major.
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COURSE DELIVERY
- Some evenings
- Some day
- Some online
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GRAD MAP
Graduation MAPs (Major Academic Plans) show a semester-by-semester plan for taking all classes needed to earn your degree.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Explore all of the requirements to complete a degree in management info. systems. Check the course year, requirements may change.
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ADMISSIONS
The Goddard School has specific requirements for admissions to a program within the college. Check admissions requirements.
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CAREERS & RESOURCES
Explore what you can do with an MIS/IST degree, current salaries, job demand, industries, and resources.
MAJOR CLASS REQUIREMENTS
a quick look at the major course requirements in management information systems
Note: This degree also requires the general education requirements and the core business curriculum. For a full breakdown, see the course requirements in the catalog.
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FANTASTIC MIS FACULTY
Take a look at the faculty in the management information systems major
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Randy Boyle
MIS 2020, 3610, 4600, MBA 6630, 6640 -
Jeff Clements
MIS 1100, 2020, 3620, 4720, MBA 6310 -
Taowen Le
MIS 2020, 2110, 3210 -
Seokwoo Song
MIS 2030, 3700 -
Grace Lixuan Zhang
MIS 2010, 2030, 3710
WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING
about the management information systems program? 
Students that study management information systems often have several traits in common. MIS students come from all walks of life. They are generally driven, resilient, critical thinkers, analytical, strategic, investigative, open-minded, curious, and creative.
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Daniel, MIS '21, CMU '21
"Get involved. The college journey is not meant to be walked alone. Your classmates, professors, and Goddard faculty are invaluable assets to you." -
Andrea, MIS '19, CMU '21
"You don't have to excel at everything you do, but if you go out of your comfort zone, utilize the resources the school offers, you'll find opportunities around every corner. " -
Tarl, MIS '17, CMU '19
"The difference between my earlier life is my parents weren’t there to help me understand my potential. Dr. Boyle filled that roll for me. It changed my life"
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