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Major in Management Information Systems

Program(s) Available: B.S., Minor

If you think about the elements that make a business run, you may find technology is the common denominator. Understanding the process of collecting data, whether general or extensive, is crucial to the success of any organization.

Why Study Management Information Systems at Northwest

The management information systems (MIS) program is an interdisciplinary program designed for individuals interested in business and technology. MIS majors focus on four areas: general management information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics and web development. Students gain knowledge of business, software development and management within computing.

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Career ready

Computer Science

“With the help of extracurricular activities and the encouragement of my advisors, Northwest has definitely pushed me to become a better leader. Northwest also gave me the technical skills that I wanted and I was able to bring those back to Cerner.” — Ben Wolff

Career opportunities

Job titles

  • Consultant
  • Data analyst
  • Information security analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Solution development engineer
  • System support specialist

Examples of employers

  • AgriVision Equipment Group
  • American Century
  • Oracle
  • Federal Reserve Bank
  • Garmin
  • Maryville RII

What Can I Do With a Major in Management Information Systems?

Profession-Based Learning Experiences

The School of Computer Science and Information Systems annually partners with Kansas City Power and Light to sponsor undergraduate and graduate research contests. Faculty conduct a blind review of projects and select the finest papers for presentation to a panel of Evergy professionals who judge the projects and award cash prizes.

Profession-Based Learning Experiences

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