MIS Major Creates Many Job Opportunities

By Brandon Wallace '17

Management and information systems (MIS) is a growing major, not only at Bradley but many colleges across the nation. There are a plethora of reasons for this, including the amount of opportunities it provides and how well it pays.

The major is for students who enjoy solving problems and using technology, and want to gain the necessary skills to do so more effectively. MIS students develop skills and knowledge in: application development, systems analysis and design, business intelligence, data networking, and database management and administration.

MIS majors are already prepared and qualified to complete job requirements for the top 5 jobs on “U.S. News’ List of Best Technology Jobs of 2015.” The jobs are: 1) Software Developer, 2) Computer Systems Analyst, 3) Information Security Analyst, 4) Web Developer, and 5) Mechanical Engineer.

On another list, “Yahoo Finance’s Best Jobs of 2015”, MIS students are equipped for three of the top ten jobs on that list (Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Information Security Analyst).

MIS student Alex Lange ‘15 has already received job offers within the MIS profession. He highlighted some of his experiences within the program, such as his favorite professor.

“I've never had a bad experience with any of our professors, but I have to say my favorite professor throughout my time at Bradley has been Dr. Chuck West,” Lange said. “He's acted as my adviser since I transferred into the MIS program and whether he's been giving me job advice, having a late night Skype to help me figure out my courses, or telling one of his crazy stories, he's always been a great professor.”

Lange has accepted one of his job offers, with the MIS program at the Foster College of Business to thank.

“I feel that all my MIS courses have helped give me a strong technical background that has allowed me to be effective in all the jobs I've held so far,” Lange said. “If students are willing to dedicate time to mastering their MIS skills through individual effort as well as professional experience, they'll find that they have no issues acclimating to an entry level job.”