Master of Information Systems Management What It Is and What You Can Do with It

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1 Home </> Blog </blog> Information Technology </information technology> Master of Information Systems Management What It Is and What You Can Do with It Master of Information Systems Management What It Is and What You Can Do with It December 20, 2017 in Information Technology </information technology> Information technology (IT) and management information systems (MIS) are more than buzzwords. They re the integral functions and processes that make organizations run. For its Best Jobs in America < jobs in america lst_kq0,20.htm> report, Glassdoor evaluated positions by measuring the number of job openings combined with salary and overall satisfaction of employees. 12 of the 50 best jobs in the report related to IT and information systems management. The field is rife with a variety of careers, and the skills acquired in an information systems degree can help prepare you to pursue those opportunities < degrees/technology/how to build afoundation in information technology>. 1/7

2 What is a Master in Information Systems Management and What Can I Do with It? It allows you to develop the skills necessary to affect change and lead your team. You might be wondering what a master s degree has to do with management information systems (MIS) and why you d need an advanced degree to enter this field. A master of information systems management < degrees/informationtechnology/master of information systems management> provides you with the education and skills needed to oversee complex information technology organizations, as well as oversee interorganization IT processes. On top of the desirability of IT jobs noted by Glassdoor, employment in this field is projected to grow by 15 percent from 2014 to 2024 (according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics < and informationsystems managers.htm>). While an undergraduate degree in business information systems < degrees/information technology/bachelor of arts business informationsystems> builds a solid foundation for the IT field, you may be looking for a program to complement the bachelor s degree you already have. Enter the master of information systems management < degrees/information technology/master ofinformation systems management>. This degree allows you to develop many of the qualities IT employers desire: strategic business alignment, budgeting, decision support, and interpersonal skills. What Classes Do I Take for a Master of Information Systems Management? Advanced level classes in MIS focus on business, organizational management, information systems, and information systems management. They provide a basis of knowledge while allowing you to expand your expertise in specific areas such as: 2/7

3 Systems Analysis Management of Information Systems Computer Programming for Business Applications Computer Networking & Telecommunication Design Database Design & Management Information Security & IT Governance Leadership in Business Systems Development Legal & Ethical Issues in Technology Information Technology Strategic Planning Financial Decision Making Courses in information systems management are designed to give you a deep dive into computer systems and information processing in the business environment. In these courses you ll gain an understanding of essential business software as well as insight into systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking, emerging IT trends, and telecommunications from a management perspective. Master of Information Systems Management Degree Jobs So precisely what are the job opportunities for MIS? Explore some of the popular career choices that graduates pursue < degrees/informationtechnology/careers/information systems management> and discover MIS careers that range from management of a specialized function to director level responsibilities. Computing Services Director Data Processing Manager Director of Application Development Director of Business Intelligence Information Systems Director IT Manager IT Project Manager Technical Services Manager 3/7

4 A Master of Information Systems Management will prepare you for roles that require critical thinking and a holistic understanding of how technology impacts organizations and individuals < degrees/information technology/5 critical skills for businessinformation systems graduates>. At the same time, it allows you to develop the management skills necessary for you to affect change and lead your team. Master of Information Systems Management Specializations The flexibility of a master of information systems management program means that you can explore other areas of specialization and courses that interest you. Areas of specialization for MIS include: Business Intelligence IT Organizational Management & Leadership Project Management Specialization Courses Big Data Applications Business Intelligence Systems Advanced Management and Acquisition Business Intelligence < intelligence specialization> IT Organizational Management & Leadership < degrees/specializations/it organizationalmanagement and leadership specialization> Leading Organizational Change IT Organizational Management and Leadership Capstone Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 4/7

5 Project Management < management mism specialization> Information Systems Project Methodologies I Information Technology Methodologies II Project Management Capstone Strategic Project Management Business information systems student Kelsey Biggs < ashford business information systems> sums up the importance of continued education in IT, a field in which he has worked for over 20 years. Kelsey notes, General education, the business information systems major, and psychology courses in my minor set the stage for continuous learning. The courses encouraged me to never stop learning. I want to continue [advanced education]. Learn more about the Master of Information Systems Management </online degrees/informationtechnology/master of information systems management> or request information to get started with online classes </request information?conversionpage=/online degrees/master degrees>. Written by Kelsey Bober, Content Manager for Bridgepoint Education Facebook Twitter More Questions? Talk with an Advisor State Please Select Area of Interest Please Select Select Your Degree 5/7

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