Management information systems are a critical part of the strategic decision-making process in virtually all of today's public and private organizations. Developed by chief information officers and other high-level IT professionals, the online bachelor’s degree in management information systems from University of Maryland Global Campus is well-suited for those looking to move into a management position and bridge the gap between an organization's functional users and its technical developers.
Through your coursework, you will learn how to:
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, meeting expectations for content, purpose, organization, audience, and format
- Utilize diverse technologies to achieve project-level or organizational information systems objectives, within diverse areas, including cybersecurity, project management, software development, data analytics, and business process analysis
- Apply appropriate management, analysis, and measurement methods and tools for information systems and technology to meet organizational strategic and operational needs
- Utilize business intelligence and data analytics tools and techniques to generate actionable insights that support achievement of strategic or operational objectives
- Analyze recent and projected developments, implications, and applications of existing and emerging technologies, taking into account ethical issues and global and multinational corporate perspectives
- Incorporate cybersecurity and risk management best practices in the planning, development, and use of information systems
- Develop clear and concise technical and functional requirements, including the use of data and process models, for information systems development and implementation
- Create information technology strategic and implementation plans that support organizational strategies and activities and improve processes and outcomes
- Develop organizational policies, standards, and communications to inform end users about relevant IT operations issues, including ethical issues and accountabilities
- Collaborate with team members to plan, evaluate, and document technology solutions
A degree with a major in information systems management requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 33 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 46 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 17 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).
For more information, please visit UMGC’s website at www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/management-information-systems