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Management Information Systems Degrees

The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona describes the Management Information Systems major as a program that "combines computer technology with management decision-making methods—to analyze, design, implement, and manage computerized information systems in an organizational environment."

According to the University of Arizona, a bachelor's degree in this field is "generally adequate" for entry-level work but an advanced degree may be required "for research and teaching positions."

Management information systems is the study of people, processes, and technology from an organizational perspective. The degree focuses on the type of hardware and software that organizations use to track and compile data for analysis. Businesses want to hire people with this degree to help them track processes, employees, and customers.

There are GI Bill-approved colleges, some with Yellow Ribbon options for Management Information Systems Degrees, we examine multiple options for both degrees and schools below.

Jobs you can get with a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems:

Doctorate Degrees in Management Information Systems

Getting a Ph.D. in management information systems involvea the completion of research methodology, basic business and economic courses, and technology-related classes. In order to pursue this type of degree, a student would need to have a bachelor’s degree and often a master’s degree to get into a program.

In a doctorate program, you might study advanced MIS research methodologies, contemporary MIS topics, and database management. A Ph.D. program could take 4-5 years.

The University of Arizona, Walden University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison all have highly rated programs.

Jobs you can get with a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems:

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Management Information Systems Scholarships

Getting your degree in management information systems means you can apply for certain scholarships that specialize in engineering or similar degrees. Here are a couple of them:

Siebel Scholars

This scholarship recognizes the most talented students at the world’s leading graduate schools of business, computer science, bioengineering, and energy science. Through this program, the scholars will form an active, lifelong community and an ever-growing group of leaders. Multiple awards are given to students in their final year of graduate studies. For more info, please go here.

Information Systems and Technology Management – Master Degree Scholarship

This scholarship is through Learn.org and is for those interested in pursuing master's degrees related to information systems, informatics, computer information technology, computer systems security, and technology management. They offer one award to a master's-level student. For more info, please go here.