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Department of Management Information Systems
The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) at Bradley University prepares students to lead at the intersection of business and technology. Housed within the Foster College of Business, our department offers forward-looking programs in Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, and Cybersecurity. These disciplines equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to thrive in today’s data-driven, digitally connected economy.
What Sets MIS Apart
Management Information Systems emphasizes the connection between business strategy and technology solutions. MIS professionals are uniquely trained to serve as the bridge between business leaders and technical teams.
Our students learn how to:
- Understand business processes, organizational needs, and strategic goals
- Translate those needs into effective technology-driven solutions
- Communicate seamlessly with both executives and IT specialists
This dual fluency allows MIS graduates to ensure that technology not only works, but also creates measurable business value. Through hands-on projects and insights from local business leaders and tech experts, you’ll tackle real-world challenges and gain the expertise to succeed in today’s evolving marketplace.
Why Choose MIS at Bradley?
- Interdisciplinary Focus: Blending business fundamentals with technical knowledge
- Industry-Relevant Skills: Hands-on learning with leading tools and technologies
- Career Versatility: Prepare for roles in IT consulting, business analysis, project management, data analytics, and security management
- Leadership Development: Foster the ability to influence both business decision-makers and technical experts
Graduates from the Department of Management Information Systems are not just technologists—they are strategic partners who ensure technology solutions align with business goals, driving innovation and success across industries.
Undergraduate Programs
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems (MIS) students are at the forefront of some of the nation’s fastest-growing careers. At Bradley, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing data and transforming it into actionable insights. You’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in today’s data-driven business world. MIS majors can pursue concentrations in Business Analytics or Cybersecurity. A minor in Management Information Systems is also available.
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Business Analytics
In today’s data-driven world, businesses rely on professionals who can transform raw information into strategic insights. Studying Business Analytics equips you with the skills to manage complex data, extract meaningful patterns, and drive smart decision-making. Students can major or minor in Business Analytics.
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Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are everywhere, and you can become a professional dedicated to stopping them. Bradley University’s Cybersecurity program gives you the cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on experience to protect critical data and systems. Students can major or minor in Cybersecurity.
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Minors
The management information systems minor, which is open to all students, introduces you to IS basics. You learn essential software applications such as e-commerce tools, spreadsheets and databases.
The minor is customizable, with options to explore topics such as database management, systems design, data communications and security.
Expose yourself to the growing number of data-driven organizations and their need to protect their most valuable asset. Learn about network design in terms of security, information security processes, and the technical and non-technical cybersecurity skills required to manage an organization’s information systems.
With this minor open to all students, it serves as the perfect entry point to the fast-growing world of cybersecurity.
Become a capable professional in the growing volume, variety and velocity of data for business organizations. Students will get hands-on experience with data, text and visual analytics. You will learn to understand the results of an analysis in order to strategize and take appropriate organizational actions to further the interests of the firm.
The minor, open to all students, is an excellent way to add knowledge and skills to make you more attractive to employers if you’re considering a career in business.