Charlton College of Business
Management Information Systems BS
Turn technology into business advantage. Build expertise in AI, analytics, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and digital strategy with a BS in Management Information Systems that prepares you to lead where business and technology converge.
Program details
- Modality
- On-campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Total Credits
- 120
- Accredited
- AACSB
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Lead the technology that drives business
Technology doesn’t run businesses. People who understand technology and business do. Charlton's management information systems major prepares you to lead where strategy, data, and emerging technologies converge. As artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, cloud computing, and enterprise systems reshape industries, organizations need professionals who can translate complex technology into measurable business value.
You’ll develop the skills to analyze data, manage enterprise and digital platforms, and design technology solutions that improve performance and drive innovation. Through applied, hands-on learning with analytics, enterprise systems, and digital strategy, you’ll graduate ready to accelerate digital transformation, guide data-driven decision making, and bridge the gap between technical teams and business leadership in today’s rapidly evolving global, technology-driven economy.
Launch your career
What can I do with a Management Information Systems BS degree?
A management information systems degree prepares you to use technology, data, and strategy to solve business challenges and drive innovation. Graduates pursue careers in business analytics, IT consulting, systems analysis, cybersecurity, technology project management, digital business, and more.
- Business Systems Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Technology Project Manager
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Enterprise Systems Analyst
- E-Commerce Systems Specialist
Top employers
Curriculum
Charlton’s management information systems curriculum blends business strategy with applied technology and data analysis.
You’ll complete 120 credit hours, including business foundations and advanced management information systems coursework designed to help you:
- analyze data to support business decisions
- design and manage databases and information systems
- evaluate cybersecurity and technology risks
- implement enterprise and digital business solutions
- lead technology projects and digital transformation
You won’t just learn how technology works—you’ll learn how to use it strategically to solve business challenges, improve performance, and drive innovation.
Course descriptions and requirements
Explore the official academic catalog for detailed curriculum requirements, course descriptions and program information.
Student Spotlight
- Hometown
- Milford, MA
- Major
- Management Information Systems
- Employment
- Privacy Operations Manager at DePuy Synthes
Accelerated degree options
Explore accelerated pathways that may help you complete your bachelor’s degree sooner, begin graduate coursework early, or pursue a streamlined path to a master’s, teaching, or law degree. Available options vary by program and eligibility.
4+1 Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s option
Qualified students in this program may be eligible to pursue an accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s pathway at UMass Dartmouth. This option allows you to begin graduate coursework while completing your undergraduate degree and transition directly into a master's program.
Learn more about Charlton College of Business accelerated degrees
3+3 with UMass Law: a fast track to a law degree
Enrollment in the 3+3 joint degree program with UMass Law offers an accelerated pathway to an undergraduate and law degree, enabling qualifying students to substitute the first year of law school for the final year of their undergraduate program, thereby earning both a bachelor’s degree from UMass Dartmouth and a Juris Doctor from UMass Law in six rather than seven years.
Learn more about the 3+3 joint degree program with UMass Law
Accolades
UMass Dartmouth is a nationally ranked R2 research university that combines the resources of a major university with a personalized educational experience. Ranked among the top 15 public research institutions with fewer than 10,000 students and in the top 17% nationally for return on investment, UMass Dartmouth is recognized for advancing research, social mobility, and career-ready education.
AACSB-Accredited Excellence at Charlton
The Charlton College of Business holds AACSB accreditation, a distinction earned by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. Nationally ranked undergraduate, graduate, and online programs combine rigorous academics with experiential learning, while strong employment and salary outcomes demonstrate the lasting value of a Charlton education.
Accreditations and distinctions
Charlton is proud to be one of less than 6% of business schools worldwide to earn AACSB accreditation, the gold standard for business schools.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the Management Information Systems BS program? Here you will find answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.
Computer science focuses primarily on software development, algorithms, and programming theory. Management information systems focuses on how technology is used inside organizations to create value. MIS combines technical skills with business strategy, communication, and leadership — preparing you to manage systems, not just build them. MIS students graduate with both technical fluency and business credibility — a powerful combination in today’s data-driven economy.
No. MIS focuses on applying technology in business settings rather than advanced programming theory. You’ll build technical skills, but the emphasis is on problem-solving, systems thinking, and strategy.
Yes. As artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics reshape industries, organizations need leaders who understand both technology and business strategy. A management information systems degree prepares you to evaluate emerging technologies, manage digital transformation, and guide data-driven decision-making at the organizational level.
As a management information systems major, you’ll learn how to:
- Use data to drive smarter business decisions
- Design and implement technology solutions for real organizations
- Manage projects, teams, and IT strategy
- Bridge communication between technical teams and business leaders
- Lead digital transformation inside modern organizations
Graduates work as IT consultants, business analysts, systems analysts, data analysts, project managers, and digital business specialists across industries.
Management Information Systems is also available as a minor. Contact your academic advisor for more information.
Professor / Chairperson
Decision & Information Sciences
508-910-6434 brai@umassd.edu
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