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John Chambers College of Business and Economics

Management Information Systems, BSBA

Computer technology is critical to the way today’s organizations conduct business. As a Management Information Systems student, you’ll learn to analyze business problems and to design, build, and maintain computer applications for solving those problems.

Your Degree Plan

Do you enjoy solving problems and playing with technical toys? MIS will teach you to analyze business problems and to design, build, and maintain computer applications for solving those problems.

MIS students take the core business curriculum modeled on the interrelationships among the functional areas of business as they occur in the real world. Emphasis is on developing skills for effective teamwork, communication, and leadership, which are skills employers highly value.

In addition to the core classes, MIS majors must earn credit hours in required management courses and in required MIS electives. MIS courses include topics such as:

  • Database management systems
  • Business applications programming
  • Business information systems
  • Data communications
  • Systems design
Take advantage of special options related to this major:

Honors

Expand your curiosity and enhance your curriculum through the WVU Honors College. Two programs are offered: Honors Foundations and Honors in Action.

The WVU Difference

What sets this program apart?

  • Hands-on, technical curriculum with a significant amount of data driven project-based learning.
  • World-class faculty members, who are very involved with students.
  • Program is a member of the Association for Information Systems and adheres to their high quality standards.
  • Partnerships with top tech consulting firms and Fortunate 500 companies, such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KPMG.
  • Chambers College awards over 100 merit and need-based scholarships annually, in addition to WVU scholarships.
  • Reynolds Hall, home of the Chambers College, opened in 2022.
  • Chambers College is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, the highest level of business school accreditation in the world.

Learn by Doing

Get involved outside the classroom.

  • MIS students are encouraged to participate in an internship after their 1st semester in the Chambers College. The College’s Center for Career Development uses its extensive network of firms and organizations to help students find the right internship.
  • Students can participate in small business plan competitions and use the Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s services.
  • The MIS Association hosts professional and social programs. Outside speakers offer information and personal contacts that are very helpful in career development.
  • As part of the capstone course, students complete detailed systems analysis and design projects, which are often shown to employers.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $171,200

Possible Job Titles: Information Systems Director (IS Director), Information Systems Manager (IS Manager), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), Information Technology Director (IT Director)

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Computer Systems Analysts

Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $103,790

Possible Job Titles: Business Systems Analyst, Computer Systems Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst

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Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $124,910

Possible Job Titles: Information Security Officer, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Technology Security Analyst (IT Security Analyst), Network Security Analyst

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Database Administrators

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $104,620

Possible Job Titles: Database Administration Manager, Database Administrator (DBA), Database Analyst, Systems Administrator (Systems Admin)

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Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $133,080

Possible Job Titles: Application Developer, Application Integration Engineer, Software Architect, Software Developer

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Information Technology Project Managers

Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $108,970

Possible Job Titles: Cloud Product Director, Cybersecurity Project Manager, IT Manager (Information Technology Manager), IT Project Manager (Information Technology Project Manager)

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Career options

MIS professionals understand the business goals and information needs of the organization, and deliver the application of technology to meet those needs.

Career opportunities include:

  • Consulting
  • Database administration
  • Information systems security
  • Networking and telecommunications
  • Systems analysis and design
  • Technology management

Where our graduates work

MIS graduates have a high placement rate and earnings potential. Employers include:

  • IBM
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young
  • Pricewaterhouse
  • Coopers Plus Consulting

Where graduates have pursued advanced degrees

Graduates have entered graduate degree programs at WVU, Carnegie Mellon University and the London School of Economics, among others.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Management Information Systems major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Admission to Business

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 2.5
  • ACT Math: 20
  • SAT Math: 520

For direct admission to majors in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics

You must meet the following requirements:

  • High School GPA: 3.0

Tuition and Aid

How much does Management Information Systems at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Ways to Save

Beyond scholarships, here are other ways to reduce your cost of attending WVU.

Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Management Information Systems, BSBA is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

How to Complete the FAFSA

Start at Another WVU Campus

You can start your career with WVU at another campus and transfer to WVU Morgantown.

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Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

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