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Discover the dynamic field of Management Information Systems (MIS), a discipline in high demand across various sectors. Explore MIS-related careers, key skills, and job market insights. Find out why MIS ranks high in career satisfaction and happiness indexes, with numerous opportunities for growth and success. Learn about top employers and salary ranges for MIS professionals. Consider MIS as a concentration if you're passionate about problem-solving, technology, and driving business innovation. Start your journey toward a fulfilling and rewarding career in MIS today!
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Survey: MIS-related career • Career Satisfaction: MIS co-ranked No. 1 in terms of career satisfaction. (WSJ, 2010) • Happiness index: MIS-related jobs’ happiness indexes are generally high (WSJ, 2015) • 10 Best jobs for 2015: Three of 10 best jobs are MIS-related (Forbes, 2015). • The 25 Best Jobs of 2015: Five of 25 best jobs are MIS-related. (U.S. News Money, 2015). • Best jobs in America: 20 of 100 best jobs in America are related to MIS (CNN Money, 2015) • 10 Best College Majors for Lucrative Career: MIS is one of 10 best college majors (Kiplinger, 2014). • Highest paying bachelor degrees by salary potential: MIS is one of highest paying bachelor degree (PayScale, 2015).
About The IS Job Market • In 2015, there were an estimated 3 million jobsin the U.S. relevant to IS. • There are approximately 1,300 IS programs in the U.S., which are typically offered in Business Schools, as well as in a few standalone Information Schools or integrated with Computer Science. IS programs are classified as STEM and are typically called: • Management Information Systems (MIS) • Information Systems (IS) • Computer Information Systems (CIS
What can you do with an MIS concentration? • Business Analysts • Consultants • Systems Analysts • Data Modeler • Data Analysts • Database Administrators • Project managers • Computer Support Specialists • Network or Computer Systems Administrators • Web Developers • Webmasters • Computer Sales Personnel • Computer and Information Systems Managers • Programmers Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm
What will you learn? • Analytical skills • Problem solving skills • Integrative skills • Time management skills • Teamwork skills • Communication skills • System concepts • Information technology • Technical problem solving skills • Data management skills • Data presentation skills • Programming skills • Design skills
Who recruited MIS students in 2014? • Alaska Airlines • Amazon • Avanade • Dell • Fast Enterprise • … • Epic • Expeditors • Janicki Industries • Liberty Mutual • Microsoft • …
Who should consider MIS as concentrations? • Those who enjoy changing the world • Those who enjoy changing the way businesses are conducted • Those who enjoy solving problems • Those who enjoy getting things done • Those who own positive attitude • Those who has analytical aptitude • Those who are detail-oriented • Those who are not afraid of working hard