Management Information Systems
BS, Minor

On-campus Undergraduate Major Minor

Where business strategy meets tech expertise

The management information systems major at UMass Dartmouth prepares you to lead at the intersection of technology and business. As artificial intelligence, analytics, and digital systems reshape industries, organizations need leaders who understand both strategy and technology.

You won’t just learn how systems work — you’ll learn how to use them to solve real organizational challenges, improve performance, and create competitive advantage. From analytics to enterprise systems, you’ll graduate ready to translate business needs into smart, scalable solutions in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

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Lead the systems that lead business

Technology doesn’t run businesses. People who understand technology and business do. 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

Choose your focus

Tailor your degree to match your career goals with two concentrations:

Technology and management concentration

If you’re interested in leading IT strategy and managing complex systems, the technology and management concentration prepares you to align technology with business goals. You’ll develop expertise in analytics, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and project leadership — positioning you to guide organizations through digital transformation.

E-commerce and digital business

If you’re drawn to the fast-moving digital economy, the e-commerce and digital business concentration prepares you to build and manage online business platforms, digital strategies, and customer-driven technology solutions. You’ll learn how organizations compete, innovate, and grow in a connected marketplace.

Management Information Systems curriculum

At its core, management information systems is about applying technology to real business challenges.

You’ll build expertise in databases, analytics, enterprise systems, networking, and systems analysis — while developing the project management and strategic thinking skills that allow you to implement technology effectively inside organizations.

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Not a business major? You can still build digital fluency.

The MIS minor equips students from any discipline with the tools to understand data, systems, and technology strategy — skills employers now expect in nearly every profession.

Student success

MIS major median starting salary

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MIS and MSTM 4+1 student is well-positioned for a career as a leader.

Internship placements

Acushnet Company
EMC Corporation
Hasbro
Ocean Spray

Career placements

Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Boston Medical Center
Cisco Systems
EMC
ExxonMobil
Fidelity
General Dynamics Information Technology
Gulf Oil L.P.
IBM
John Hancock
Lockheed Martin
PricewaterhouseCoopers
TechTarget
United States Air Force
United Way of America
W.B. Mason

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Highest-Ranked Public Undergraduate Business Programs in Massachusetts - U.S. News & World Report

AACSB-accredited business school
Ranked among the top public undergraduate business programs in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report)
Dedicated academic and career advising
Strong internship network across industries and corporate sectors

Many MIS majors pursue advanced study through Charlton’s accelerated 4+1 MBA or MS in technology management programs, positioning themselves for certification requirements and leadership roles.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the Management Information Systems BS program? Below are 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.

Graduates work as IT consultants, business analysts, systems analysts, data analysts, project managers, and digital business specialists across industries.

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.