The undergraduate program in MIS is designed to educate future information systems professionals and managers. The student is offered course work choices that allow preparation for a variety of jobs. Typical entry-level positions include application programmer, systems analyst, information analyst, and end user support specialist.

In addition to technical topics, the program emphasizes the management of information systems so that its graduates can ultimately assume managerial positions. In some companies, information systems are of such strategic importance that managers with an MIS background are becoming chief executive officers.

The program is interdisciplinary in nature with specialized training in information systems, management, and information technology. It builds on the Terry College's common core, which includes course work in accounting, economics, business law, mathematics, statistics, computer programming, finance, marketing, production, and management. Often, the common core is completed before taking course work in the MIS program.

The programs' educational objectives are realized through a variety of instructional methods, including: "hands-on" computer experience; class lecture and discussion; textbook and article study; class assignments, laboratory projects, and applied (team) projects in the business community; case studies; demonstrations; field trips; and presentations by practitioners from the MIS community.

View a complete description of each MIS class.