E. Philip Saunders College of Business
Management Information Systems (BBUI)
Harnessing the Power of Technology
The academic disciplines in MIS include business, liberal arts and sciences, and computer systems. To be successful, MIS professionals must understand the basic concepts and principles of accounting, production management, organizational behavior, general management, marketing, systems analysis and design; programming; computer and communications technology; finance, network applications development; project management and fundamental organizational and technical principles associated with a business.
The design of the MIS curriculum ensures that we produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to organizations as soon as they begin working, and that they are well-prepared to communicate their ideas effectively and with elegance.
Management Information Systems Major Tracks
Two Paths -- Enterprise Systems or Object-Orientation
After completing the core MIS courses, students have a choice of two paths: enterprise systems or an Object-Oriented track.
Enterprise Systems
In the enterprise systems path, students gain valuable experience by learning to use modern enterprise system technologies such as SAP, Oracle and IBM WebSphere. These are large scale systems that are typically used in larger firms. Students who are more technically oriented might select this path.
Object-Orientation
In the object-orientation path, students develop an expertise in integrated systems including: analysis, design, programming and testing of various computer information systems. Students who are more analytically oriented might select this path to prepare for systems and business analysis careers.
Both paths are completed with a project management course.
The End Result
After completing the MIS degree program, students are able to apply the concepts of Enterprise Wide Systems Integration to help companies achieve their goals through the development or acquisition and configuration of usable, practical, cost-effective systems.
When you are ready to apply, you can do so through the RIT Office of Admissions.