Management Information Systems
BS, Minor

Lead the technology that leads 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, and enterprise systems reshape industries, organizations need professionals who can translate complex technology into real business value.

You’ll develop the skills to analyze data, manage digital platforms, and design technology solutions that improve performance and drive innovation. Through hands-on experience with analytics, enterprise systems, and digital strategy, you’ll graduate ready to lead digital transformation, guide data-driven decision making, and bridge the gap between technical teams and business leadership in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

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Student success

Student spotlight

Kenny Duong '22, '23: Becoming a leader

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

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

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.

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.

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 how the accelerated program works.

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.

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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

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.