Management Information Systems

Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Major

About This Program

Miles College’s major in Management Information Systems (MIS) program gives you an in-depth education in the uses of computers in business. You’ll explore both business and information technology, and learn how to solve business problems using hardware, operating systems, networking, programming, and database management. — technologies that play a central role in how companies manage their IT resources. At graduation, you’ll be prepared to manage and innovate within digital business environments. 

Online: Miles College also offers this major as an online program. 
 

Program Highlights

As an MIS major at Miles, you can pick a concentration in any of three areas:

MIS-Cybersecurity Track 
This concentration prepares you to manage and secure business IT infrastructures. Topics include ethical hacking, computer forensics, cloud computing, and CISSP security essentials. 

MIS-E-Commerce Track 
Learn how to leverage technology to support online business operations. The curriculum includes website design and development, multimedia and user experience design, digital marketing and social media strategy, and e-commerce systems. 

Business Intelligence Track 
This concentration focuses on data-driven decision-making. You’ll study data analytics and visualization, business statistics, systems and IT systems analysis and design, and project management, and decision support systems.
 

See the Course Catalog

 

Careers in Management Information Systems

The MIS program prepares you to manage and innovate within digital business environments. Each concentration offers expertise that equips you for specific roles.

MIS-Cybersecurity Track

This track prepares you for roles in IT security management and compliance. Potential careers include:

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • IT Risk Analyst
  • Security Systems Administrator
  • Computer Forensics Specialist
  • Disaster Recovery Analyst
  • Security Compliance Officer

MIS-E-Commerce Track
The e-commerce concentration suits students aiming for careers in digital marketing, e-business, or tech-enabled retail.

  • E-Commerce Manager
  • Digital Marketing Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Online Business Strategist
  • UX/UI Designer
  • Social Media Marketing Specialist
  • Web Content Manager

Business Intelligence Track
Potential careers for Business Intelligence–concentration graduates include:

  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Visualization Specialist
  • IT Business Analyst
  • Decision Support Specialist
  • Operations Analyst
  • Project Manager (IT/BI)

Accreditation

Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees.