Management Information Systems
Business + Technology + People = MIS at WWU
MIS at WWU is a hands-on major for students who want to work at the intersection of business, technology, and people. Students gain practical tech and data skills, strengthen their communication skills, and learn how organizations use technology to solve real-world problems. MIS students graduate with the technical and communication skills employers are looking for.
MIS Association (MISA)
MISA is a student club dedicated to sharing internship opportunities, skills, and knowledge to prepare members for the transition from college to career. The club fosters a supportive and inclusive environment for networking and collaboration.
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Core MIS Courses
MIS students complete multiple foundation courses that emphasize organizational, managerial, and people-focused aspects of information systems, in addition to technical foundations.
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Business Application Development
- Business Database Development
- Corporate Information Systems Management
- Project Management
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Career Outcomes for WWU MIS Graduates
One Year After Graduation: Employment Rate and Top Industries
- Employment rate: 92% (all industries)
- Starting salary: $55,000 median (all industries)
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry (28% of MIS graduates): $63,000 mean
- Information industry (8% of MIS graduates): $54,000 mean
Five Years After Graduation: Top Industries (2019 Graduating Cohort, inflation-adjusted)
- All industries: $78,000 median
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (28% of MIS graduates): $96,000 mean
- Information industry (15%): $144,000 mean
Source: WWU Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE)
https://oie.wwu.edu/factbook/graduate-outcomes/
MIS Electives (Examples)
Electives allow students to tailor their degree while maintaining a strong MIS identity focused on managing and applying technology in organizations.
- Business intelligence and analytics
- Artificial intelligence in business
- Data visualization for decision making
- Programming for business applications
- Applied analytics and text analysis
Popular Careers in MIS
- Systems Analyst – Align technology solutions with business needs
- Business Analyst – Improve organizational processes using technology and data
- IT Consultant – Advise organizations on technology strategy and implementation
- IT Project Manager – Lead and coordinate technology projects
- IT Support Specialist – Ensure systems operate effectively for users
- Data Analyst / Engineer – Support decision-making through data systems
- Software Developer / Tester – Build and test business applications
- Network & Infrastructure Administrator – Manage and secure organizational IT systems
Skills Developed in MIS
- Systems analysis and requirements gathering
- Technology project management
- Database design and SQL
- Programming fundamentals
- Data analysis and visualization
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Understanding how technology shapes work, roles, and organizations