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Online Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems Program Guide
As technology connects everything and everyone, businesses seek expertise to add new tools and seize opportunities online. You can earn the Maryville University online bachelor’s in management information systems to help lead technology initiatives in any organization. A well-rounded degree from Maryville can prepare you to pursue success in IT through systems analyst, network security, and data administration roles.
Our program combines coursework in MIS with a business core, so you can study important topics that help you develop the cross-functional expertise to succeed in today’s agile business environment.
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At a glance
Apply with no application fee or entrance exams.
Get the support you need. Apply to be considered for financial aid and get transfer credits for eligible courses.
Access 100% online coursework accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Practical and project-based. Complete hands-on exercises to practice using emergent technologies and gain experience with development and project management.
Connect with a faculty of IT experts who can help you connect the curriculum to your career vision.
Prepare to work in varied roles in businesses, technology firms, government, and other settings.
Curriculum
Want to get a comprehensive overview of both business and information systems? That’s what you can expect when you earn your online bachelor’s in management information systems at Maryville. Our curriculum is designed to give you the tools to help you succeed as an IT expert in the business world.
Our program comprises 128 credit hours and includes a 39-credit business core and 30 credits of management information systems major requirements, in addition to electives and general education. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete an elective or independent project and learn to use a range of emergent technologies.
Business Core (39 Credit Hours)
- ISYS 100: Digital Foundations
- BUS 150: Business Communications
- ACCT 210: Financial Accounting
- ACCT 211: Managerial Accounting
- ECON 203: Principles of Economics
- BUS 241: Business Statistics
- BUS 280: Business Law
- MGMT 321: Principles of Management
- MKT 360: Principles of Marketing
- FIN 312: Principles of Finance
- BUS 314: Operations Management
- BUS 491: Business Policies (Capstone)
Management Information Systems Major (30 Credit Hours)
- BUS 440: Project Management
- ISYS 250: Information Technology Concepts & Applications
- ISYS 280: Cybersecurity Principles
- ISYS 307: Database Design
- ISYS 320: Introduction To Programming
- ISYS 325: Applied Operating Systems
- ISYS 425: Applied Customer Relationship Management
- ISYS 430: Collaboration and Teaming
- ISYS 474: Networks and Security
Choose one elective from the following:
- ISYS 390: Website Design
- ISYS 499: Cybersecurity Internship
To ensure the best possible educational experience for our students, we may update our curriculum to reflect emerging and changing employer and industry demands. Undergraduate programs and certificates are designed to be taken at a part-time pace. Please speak to your advisor for more details.
Admission requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (high school) / 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (college)*
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
- No standardized tests required
- Official high school transcript (required for applicants with fewer than 60 transfer hours from a regionally accredited school)
- Eligible transfer credits accepted; associate degree completion may satisfy general education requirements
*Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may be considered for provisional admission.
Explore our additional resources to help guide your admissions journey.
Accreditation and rankings
Why Maryville Online?
We’ve been progressively challenging the norms of higher education for nearly 150 years. We started as one of the first universities to educate women. Today, we continue to push the boundaries and prepare students like you for a digital world. At Maryville, we understand what it takes to step beyond your comfort zone.
Maryville University is a nationally ranked private college recognized for comprehensive and innovative education focused on student learning, outcomes, and success — both online and on campus. We’re located just 22 miles from downtown St. Louis.
Early Access program
Did you know that Maryville undergraduates can qualify for graduate level credits? Once you are accepted – and you have not yet completed your elective requirements — we invite you to explore Early Access as an option.
Through Early Access, you can get a head start on earning a graduate degree by taking master’s level courses that count toward your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Graduate-level Early Access courses are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate — so you can save time and money.
You can learn more at our Early Access page.
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