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B.A. in Business Administration

Management Information Systems Major

Transform Business Operations Through Technology

The Management Information Systems program at WSU Vancouver equips future business professionals with the skills to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions. While computer science focuses on the inner workings and efficiency of technology itself, the MIS major centers on the practical application of technology. Students learn to identify organizational information needs, maximize tech investments, and manage the systemic changes that come with implementing new software and infrastructure.

Offered primarily during the day with most required classes scheduled before 5 p.m., this degree delivers a structured path toward a high-growth career field. The comprehensive curriculum prepares graduates to analyze, design, develop, and manage complex enterprise systems, ensuring companies leverage data and digital tools effectively.

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Ready to align your academic goals with a professional future in business technology and systems management? Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a Management Information Systems major receive dedicated support to navigate upper-division requirements, technical electives, and data management tracking. Connect with an academic coordinator to build a strategic graduation plan, manage your course loads, and ensure you meet all major benchmarks efficiently.

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About the Major

The Management Information Systems major prepares students for positions in every sector of the business world by teaching them to solve corporate challenges using technology. While computer science focuses on the inner workings and efficiency of technology itself, the MIS major centers on the practical application of technology. Students learn to identify organizational information needs, maximize tech investments, and manage the systemic changes that come with implementing new software and infrastructure.

Learning Objectives

Students at WSU Vancouver master enterprise-level systems and strategic management concepts, including:

  • Systems analysis and design methodologies
  • Enterprise software development and programming frameworks
  • Data management structures and robust database systems
  • Business intelligence tools and corporate data analytics
  • E-commerce strategies and technical project management

Core Skills Acquired

  • Business Analysis: Evaluating organizational processes and designing efficient systemic workflows.
  • Software & Programming: Designing functional software architecture and writing clean program code.
  • Data Modeling: Structuring database systems and utilizing SQL for data manipulation.
  • Business Reporting: Deploying analytics tools and managing data warehouses for corporate insights.
  • Project Management: Leading technical teams and overseeing project lifecycles from conception to deployment.

Career Fields

Graduates enter a high-growth job market equipped for competitive roles across diverse technical and corporate industries:

  • Business Intelligence & Data: Business analyst, data manager, and analytics specialist.
  • Product & Project Management: Technical product manager, project manager, and scrum master.
  • Information Technology Leadership: Information technology specialist and IT department manager.
  • Software Development: Software developer and software quality assurance lead.
  • Technical Sales & Marketing: Technical salesperson and technical product marketing specialist.