There is a premium on knowledge of the state of the art in information systems. Professional managers seeking to enhance their careers, irrespective of their functional area, are often expected to accept and assume responsibility for the innovative and effective use of information technology to achieve competitive advantage, efficient operations, and improved decision making in their organizations. The MIS minor is designed to provide you with a sound understanding of core information systems technologies and issues and of how IT can be used to compete and thrive in the global marketplace. Those who plan to pursue careers in the rapidly expanding and dynamic consulting industry are strongly advised to consider a minor in MIS, since information systems today is often at the core of many creative solutions to business problems. The MIS minor has one required base course.
Students then choose any two selective courses to complete the minor.
The base course is required for the minor, but it is not a prerequisite for the selectives. Recent MIS graduates have been hired by leading firms such as Ameritech , IBM , Silicon Graphics , and Andersen Consulting .