Masters in MIS

With the advent of the digital economy on a global scale coupled with cheap internet access in low and middle-income countries, we are witnessing an information revolution. Industries are switching to digital mode everywhere at a very fast pace, but all this has generated a lot of unaccounted and hard to manage information. Organizations need people who are able to manage their information for them skillfully because without management information in itself is not of much use. This is where Management information system (MIS) comes into the picture. MIS lies at the intersection of IT and Business management, and it wouldn’t be incorrect to call it the best of both worlds. MIS meets the needs of the marketplace for expertise in both technology and management. Highly qualified individuals with motivation for leadership in information technology fields are encouraged to apply for admission to this program. “Forbes Magazine” has listed MIS program to be the Eighth best postgraduate degree option for a safe and secure high paying professional job.

Management Information Systems(MIS) focuses on how companies can use the information to improve their operations. As an integrative field that studies people, technology, and organizations, computer and information systems management plays a crucial role in the implementation and administration of technology within businesses and organizations.
 
Master of Science (MS) in MIS will instill in you, basic business and technical knowledge focused on Information Systems. It makes sure that you enter the job market equipped with skills such as problem identification, solution development, and deployment. You will receive exposure to network and data communications, database management systems, distributed computing, and various systems analysis and design development strategies. Information professionals must be familiar with the theory and practice of storing, organizing, retrieving, and analyzing information in a variety of settings in business. Expertise in information systems is more strategically important now than ever.

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Course Structure

Most of the MIS master’s degree program can be completed in less than 2 years, but some may take more or less time depending on your school and program. These programs include detailed study of technologies and strategies employed to solve business-related problems within an organization. In terms of credit hours, we can safely say that most schools set it at 36, but it can be reduced by completing an internship for credit during the summer between the second and third semester as a directed elective. While the actual curriculum may vary from school to school, but the following courses can be found in most of them.

Advanced Database Management

Advanced Systems Analysis & Design

Enterprise Architecture

E-commerce and Internet based Applications

Project Management

Accounting Concepts & Procedures

Business Information Security

Corporate Information Planning

Data Warehousing

Information Systems Design & Development

In the Management Information System world, you have a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to selecting the specific program. In most of the schools, the eligibility net is very wide, and students from various backgrounds can apply for it, but those who have a strong background in either technology or business can opt for certain programs which are geared more towards those fields. So while looking at various school curricula, you should take note if they lay more stress on IT or business component and then choose accordingly.   

USA is the top destination for Indian students who want to do their masters from abroad. According to GyanDhan’s research, Indian students studying Engineering subjects in the US institutes, around 2.20% students were studying MIS in 2018.

Eligibility

To pursue Masters in MIS, the qualifying criteria becomes very broad when compared to other degrees in technology or management. Some schools require you to have a degree in IT or management, but most don’t have any such restrictions. Such students, however, may have to take extra courses after joining the program.

Graduate level entry into international B-schools requires that you should have completed your bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Your academic performance is measured through your Grade Point Average (GPA) by most of the international business schools. Academic eligibility should be confirmed with the “Admission Committee” of your respective schools, and you should avoid taking advice from non-official channels.

Work experience certainly plays a positive role when it comes to getting admitted, but those of you who don’t have it, don’t need to worry too much. Most Schools don’t have any norm regarding compulsory work experience.

A good GRE or GMAT score is absolutely indispensable when it comes to getting admitted into a top school for an MIS program.

Language courses like TOEFL and IELTS are required by most top schools. TOEFL test scores are accepted in the USA. while IELTS is recognized by schools from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK.

You also need to prepare a resume, an SOP, and a recommendation letter. You can use this tool of ours to review your SOP. It is automated and hassle-free. Most candidates take the role of their resume and the recommendation letter very lightly. It is advisable to give proper attention to your resume as well as the recommendation letter. You should get your recommendation letter via professional or academic contacts, preferably by someone who knows you well.

The last obstacle to tackle would be the interview, most of the schools will require you to go through an interview round, once your application gets accepted. Get some insight into interview questions and make a note of the answers that are expected from you beforehand.