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Management Information Systems

The Management Information Systems program provides students with a balanced background of both business and computer technology courses. This unique combination of courses will provide students with a very distinctive and diverse background. The business classes will cover core topics including: accounting, management, business law, and communication. The computer technology courses on the other hand, will give students experience with different programming languages, project management, software applications and management information systems. This combination of courses will prepare students to effectively manage people, technology and change within the organization. Possible areas of employment would include: Help Desk or Technical Services, Corporate Trainer, Office Manager, or Information Technology Manager. Software certifications may be obtained upon completion of the program.

What is unique about this program?
This major is one of the few available within the state of Iowa that has a good balance between business and computer courses. Having such a diverse background will provide students the opportunity to fit into many different positions within an organization.

Industry Demand:
The Iowa Outlook 2010 from Iowa Workforce Development indicates a need for skilled employees with both a business and computer background occupations are all expected to increase. Area businesses have also indicated a desire for employees to have training in the Management Information Systems field. Graduates of this program will be skilled for positions that do not require an advanced degree but where an associate's degree is sufficient for entry-level employment. Continual training in the computer technology field will be necessary for anyone interested in entering a Management Information Systems career.

What features/special qualities does the MIS major have?

Many leadership opportunities for students.

Unique combination of business and computer courses.

This major would make graduates very marketable especially to smaller/local organizations.

There are a wide array of possible career opportunities.

Because of the broad range courses, it is easy for students to pick up double majors.

This coursework could lay the foundation for continued education in a wide variety of areas.

Creston Campus: 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801 ~ Phone: 641.782.7081
Red Oak Center: 2300 N. 4th Street, Red Oak, IA 51566 ~ Phone: 712.623.2541
Osceola Center: 2520 College Dr., Osceola, IA 50213 ~ Phone: 641.342.3531


Business/Computer Science Home Management Information Systems Course Descriptions Course Outline About the Instructors E-mail the Instructor Information Request Form	Management Information Systems The Management Information Systems program provides students with a balanced background of both business and computer technology courses. This unique combination of courses will provide students with a very distinctive and diverse background. The business classes will cover core topics including: accounting, management, business law, and communication. The computer technology courses on the other hand, will give students experience with different programming languages, project management, software applications and management information systems. This combination of courses will prepare students to effectively manage people, technology and change within the organization. Possible areas of employment would include: Help Desk or Technical Services, Corporate Trainer, Office Manager, or Information Technology Manager. Software certifications may be obtained upon completion of the program. What is unique about this program? This major is one of the few available within the state of Iowa that has a good balance between business and computer courses. Having such a diverse background will provide students the opportunity to fit into many different positions within an organization. Industry Demand: The Iowa Outlook 2010 from Iowa Workforce Development indicates a need for skilled employees with both a business and computer background occupations are all expected to increase. Area businesses have also indicated a desire for employees to have training in the Management Information Systems field. Graduates of this program will be skilled for positions that do not require an advanced degree but where an associate's degree is sufficient for entry-level employment. Continual training in the computer technology field will be necessary for anyone interested in entering a Management Information Systems career. What features/special qualities does the MIS major have? Many leadership opportunities for students. Unique combination of business and computer courses. This major would make graduates very marketable especially to smaller/local organizations. There are a wide array of possible career opportunities. Because of the broad range courses, it is easy for students to pick up double majors. This coursework could lay the foundation for continued education in a wide variety of areas.
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	Creston Campus: 1501 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801 ~ Phone: 641.782.7081 Red Oak Center: 2300 N. 4th Street, Red Oak, IA 51566 ~ Phone: 712.623.2541 Osceola Center: 2520 College Dr., Osceola, IA 50213 ~ Phone: 641.342.3531