Why Major in Management Information Systems?

The Management Information Systems (MIS) major is an interdisciplinary program designed for individuals interested in business and who enjoy technological opportunities. Northwest professors focus on three core areas: system analysis, system design and project management that prepares students to take leadership roles focused on teamwork, customer service and data analysis.

Students gain knowledge of business, software development and management skills with computing and business professionals.

Career Opportunities

100%
placement rate

100% of the management information systems graduates find employment or continue their education within six months of graduation. Below is a list of job titles related to this major:

• System support specialist
• Solution development engineer
• Data analyst
• Software support engineer
• Financial analyst

*Based on self-reported data

Profession-Based Learning Experiences

The School of Computer Science and Information Systems annually partners with Kansas City Power and Light to sponsor undergraduate and graduate research contests. Faculty conduct a blind review of projects and select the finest papers for presentation to a panel of KCP&L professionals who judge the projects and award cash prizes.

Founded in 2011, MINK WIC (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas Women in Computing) enables women to discuss their roles in computing and technology fields and share experiences and strategies for success. In recent years, more than 240 students, educators and professionals from the region gathered to share their passion for computer science and technology.

Student Organizations

The Association of Computing Machinery promotes interests in computers and applications as well as providing a means of communication for individuals sharing an interest in computers.

The Association of Computing Machinery – Women’s (ACM-W) celebrates, informs and supports women in computing and works with a community of computer scientists, educators, employers and policy makers to improve working and learning environments for women.

For a full list of student organizations with in the School of Computer Science and Information Systems »

Study Abroad

Study Abroad is an opportunity for students to apply hands-on international experience to their academic development. Faculty members provide short-term study programs that prepare students before, during and after the program. Two types of study abroad programs are available: faculty-led and traditional study abroad.

The traditional program may be a semester, summer or year-long program and is taught by Northwest’s international partner institutions.

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The Northwest Difference

Founded in 1905, Northwest is a traditional campus with more than 7,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in the middle of everywhere, Maryville is two hours from Omaha, Nebraska and Kansas City, Missouri and
2 ½ hours from Des Moines, Iowa.

• The textbooks and laptop rental programs save students nearly $7,300 over four years.

• Ranked as the top moderately selective regional university in the "25 Best Colleges" by U.S. News and World Report for third time in four years.

• The Bearcat Advantage provides out-of-state students the opportunity to earn in-state tuition rates that can save more than $6,000. With the average undergraduate financial aid award of $5,467 for in-state students and $8,286 for out-of-state students, Northwest offers a quality education at an affordable price.

• At Northwest, the American Dream Grant covers 100% of the tuition and fees for Pell-eligible students.

• Students organizations, internships and profession-based learning experiences ensure students are Career Ready, Day One.