Management Information Systems: E-Commerce/Digital Business
Online BS

Earn your degree online at UMassD

Management Information Systems (MIS) E-Commerce/Digital Business option is about finding answers and leveraging information technology within an organization to increase business value and profits. The MIS program prepares you to succeed in one of the most rapidly expanding professions in the world of business. In our MIS program you will learn how to:

analyze an organization's information systems
conceptualize and design business solutions using communication and information technologies
implement solutions and manage project teams
manage systems throughout their life cycles
apply technical skills in database, networking and business analytics

Flexibly designed with part-time learners in mind, a bachelor's degree in MIS prepares you for a multitude of career paths, including IT consultant, business analyst, e-commerce systems developer, and database specialist.

MIS professionals are in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Labor Department predicts that MIS will have one of the largest growth rates over any other profession.

The UMassD Charlton School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the highest international accreditation standard for schools of business.

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With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates have a solid foundation for pursuing a career in management in almost any field:

Entrepreneurship
Web Content
IT Consultant
Information Systems
Data Analysis
Banking
Business Analysis

UMass Dartmouth Management Information Systems students must complete 120 credits to graduate.

E-Commerce/Digital Business option

Advanced course work prepares you for success in the Internet economy through

e-commerce development
social media marketing
systems analysis
small business management
management of an organization's information resources

Sample Course Offerings

Examples of MIS courses offered include (course offerings subject to change):

Systems Analysis & Design
IT for Small Business
Social Media Marketing
Management of Information Systems
Advanced Information Systems
Electronic Commerce/Electronic Business

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

Transfer Applicants

Submit official transcripts from all accredited colleges or universities for which you enrolled in courses

Students coming directly from high school and/or with 0-11 college credits will be required to:

have high school transcript sent to UMass Dartmouth
have official SAT or ACT scores sent to UMass Dartmouth (only required for those applicants with a high school GPA under 3.0 and graduated from high school less than four years ago)

Students who complete high school through the GED/HiSET program will be required to:

submit a copy of the GED/HiSET certificate from the state
submit a copy of your GED/HiSET test record
submit an official high school transcript

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

AACSB-accredited Charlton College of Business education
UMassD online bachelor’s degree program ranked #7 in the nation by College Choice for most affordable online colleges
Value and affordability of a UMass education
Generous transfer policy
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

UMass Dartmouth Online Accelerated Program - Bachelor's to Master's degree

Jump-start your master's degree by exploring UMass Dartmouth's Accelerated Program where students save time and tuition. How? Students take up to 3 graduate-level courses online while pursuing their bachelor's degree. These courses count towards their bachelor's and master's programs.

Accelerated Programs:

MBA
MS in Accounting
MS in Healthcare Management
MS in Technology Management

Learning style: online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions about the E-Commerce/Digital Business Online BS program? Below are answers to common questions about admissions, curriculum, career outcomes, and student experience.

MIS focuses on applying technology to solve business and organizational challenges, while Computer Science focuses more heavily on computing theory, programming, software development, and the technical foundations of computing. MIS can be a strong fit if you're interested in technology but also want to understand business and organizational needs.

Both concentrations combine technology and business, but they have different areas of emphasis. E-Commerce/Digital Business focuses more on digital commerce, online business, marketing, and using technology to reach customers and grow organizations. Technology Management places greater emphasis on information systems, technology projects, analytics, and organizational technology solutions.

Yes. The online MIS: E-Commerce & Digital Business BS is designed to provide flexibility for working adults and part-time learners, allowing you to complete your coursework around your work and personal responsibilities.

Yes. UMass Dartmouth accepts up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution, making the program a flexible option for students who have already completed college coursework and want to finish their bachelor's degree. One-on-one advising can help you understand your transfer credits and create a path toward graduation.

Yes. Online students may be eligible for scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid to help make earning your degree more affordable. Eligibility varies by student and award, so we encourage you to explore your financial aid options and apply for scholarships as part of the enrollment process. Please visit our financial aid page to learn more about financial aid and scholarships.