Bachelor of Management Information Systems

The Management Information Systems (MIS) program offered by the Business Administration Department prepares students for a successful career by equipping them with effective analytical and managerial skills. Information systems are integral parts of government and business organizations that drive change and innovation. With the advent of social media and mobile technologies, information systems play a key role in society. Building on the core business curriculum, the MIS program provides students valuable skills in using cutting-edge software tools used in modern organizations and knowledge in the areas of analyzing business needs, designing new systems, project management, database management, and gaining actionable intelligence from business data. The program facilitates students to advance in both MIS and business skills with seven baskets: MIS, Human Resource Management and Development, Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, and Marketing. Students can choose either a pure MIS or mixing the MIS with any one of the seven baskets.

Program Objectives

• Effective communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills to the analysis and solution of business problems.
• Positive contribution to teams, as members and leaders.
• Ethical and social awareness at the local and global level.
• In-depth knowledge in the specialist field of business.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively orally, using technologies to support the oral presentation of information where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively in writing, select and use information technology where appropriate.
• Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of information and derive appropriate conclusions for business problems.
• Research, critically evaluate and interpret information to accurately identify business problems and suggest solutions.
• Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in their work.
• Apply teamwork skills and creativity in leadership and direction, appropriate to the context and level at which they are operating.
• Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to business issues.
• Develop an awareness of the civic responsibilities of business.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
• Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems.
• Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy.
• Utilize appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines.