Online Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS)

Secure networks. Analyze systems. Protect data. These are growing priorities in many industries. An online bachelor’s degree in management information systems can help you build in-demand skills to qualify for emerging opportunities in your desired field.

At Maryville University, 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. We designed our online bachelor’s degree to help you build a comprehensive technical and business skill set, so you can prepare to think strategically and lead in your organization.

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Why Earn Your Online MIS Degree?

Maryville’s online MIS bachelor’s degree covers a broad spectrum of skills that can help you succeed in a range of IT careers. It also provides the business context for those skills, so you can make informed decisions or launch your own business. As demand for developers, analysts, and information security expertise increases, you can access convenient online courses to prepare to bridge a growing gap.

Our management information systems online degree provides hands-on experience with emergent technologies so you can learn to effectively implement solutions in any field. It includes an internship or independent project so you can graduate with expertise from directly applying your skills. From initial design to product launch and performance, you can learn what it takes to get from development to deployment and more.

When you complete your program, you can emerge able to design, develop, and manage business applications on desktop, web, cloud, and mobile platforms. Coursework is designed to prioritize industry expertise that is valued now.

Online MIS Degree Curriculum

The online MIS degree is designed to prepare you to become a technology leader. It spans 128 credit hours, including general education, information systems major, electives, and business core.

Our curriculum is continually updated with input from employers to help you develop technical expertise that’s relevant to businesses today. Courses cover key skills in application development, programming, and project management. Explore emerging technologies and complete hands-on exercises to experiment with implementing them. Qualified online information systems degree students can satisfy the general education requirement through transfer credits to complete the program sooner.

Management Information Systems Major Courses — Learn to use technology in support of organizational goals, such as information security, project management, and business data.

Business Core Courses — Develop your business expertise with a foundation in financial accounting, economics, business law, and statistics.

Stacy Hollin, Assistant Dean for the Simon School of Business/Associate Professor of Information Systems

Stacy Hollins
Associate Professor of Information Systems

“What excites me most about my field is the relationship between people and technology. Few industries exist that don’t rely on both, which means the skills you develop at Maryville can be applied in a variety of settings.”

What Can You Do with Your Online MIS Degree?

You can use your management information systems online degree to qualify for jobs in major tech companies, software publishers, government agencies, consulting firms, and more. It can help you advance your skills or launch your IT career by building expertise to meet growing demand in many industries.

You can work in a variety of settings, including:

Software publishers
Information security firms
Financial and insurance services
Information services

Electronics product manufacturers
Private enterprises
State and local government agencies

Computer systems design services
Consulting firms
Technology companies

Career opportunities for online MIS degree grads include:

Database Administrator
Information Security Analyst
Networking Specialist

Systems Administrator
System Analyst
System Architect

Software Developer
Technical Services Manager

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Flexible, affordable — and study 100% online

100% online coursework.
No campus visits required.

Practical and project-based.
Complete hands-on exercises to practice using emergent technologies and gain experience with development and project management.

Get supportive and attentive faculty mentorship.
Discuss your goals with dedicated faculty, who can help you connect the curriculum to your career vision.

Study at a respected business school.
Join Maryville University, which ranks among Forbes’ “America’s Top Colleges,” and was named an Apple Distinguished School for 2016-2018.

Get the support you need.
Apply to be considered for financial aid and get transfer credits for eligible courses.

What’s the Market Outlook for Management Information Systems Online Degree Graduates?

System analysts meeting at work

Continuously growing demand.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects great job growth from 2018-2028 in information systems careers, especially for computer systems analysts (9%), information security analysts (32%), software developers (21%) and information systems managers (11%).

Software developers in meeting

Increased earnings.

Jobs in technology can offer median salaries that exceed $100,000, according to the BLS. Computer and information systems managers earned a median salary of $145,360 in 2019. Software developers earned $105,590. Both jobs commonly require a bachelor’s degree to qualify.

Young professional

Mobile expertise highly sought.

As technology develops, demand for mobile application expertise is expected to grow, leading to more work for software developers, information security analysts, and information systems managers who can advise on and oversee implementation and updates of mobile apps.

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Why Choose Maryville University’s Management Information Systems Online Degree Program?

At Maryville University, we understand that new opportunities continually emerge in technology, and professionals must be prepared to adapt. It’s why we developed an online MIS bachelor’s degree to help you conveniently access courses to update your skills to meet today’s business needs. Whether that’s as a system architect, network specialist, or other position in tech, our online platform can help support your growth.

Our management information systems online degree helps you establish core business insights, then shows you ways you can apply information systems expertise in diverse fields. Graduates can emerge prepared to lead projects in varied organizations.

Maryville University was founded in 1872 and has been connecting motivated professionals with industry expertise ever since. Here, 90% of our faculty holds a doctorate or terminal degree, and 97% of our on-campus graduates are placed in jobs. We’re proud of our reputation for quality academics, accelerated growth, and affordability, because it demonstrates our devotion to advancing students like you.

Why Maryville?

Our students are finding success at Maryville. So can you.

“The one-on-one attention that you get from your professors is amazing.”

— Jonathan Gray

“Having the background in information systems and computers and understanding how they work really puts you ahead in the workforce.”

— Demi Maniaci

Become an Emerging Authority in Information Systems

Earning your management information systems online degree is often just the start of an information technology career. Whether you decide to advance your development skills, pursue specialist business expertise, focus on cybersecurity, or seek a management role, you can continue honing new skills here.

As you cultivate experience in the field of computer science, your options to advance can lead you in varied directions. You may seek a graduate degree to support your further growth. At Maryville, your management information systems degree can qualify you for early access to graduate degree programs in a range of related disciplines, including business, cybersecurity, and computer science.

When you’re ready to go further, consider these online graduate program options:

MBA, with twelve concentrations and flexible options, including a one-year online MBA program.

MS in Business Data Analytics, which can be completed in one year and prepare you to sit for Microsoft SQL Server and AZURE certification exams.

MS in Cybersecurity, with courses in cryptography, mobile device hacking, cloud security, and other in-demand modern insights.

MS in Software Development, with coding and management courses that can be completed in as few as 10 months.

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