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Technology and Business are two of the most powerful influences in the world today. Individuals who can turn data into business intelligence are in high demand. The Management Information Systems (MIS) major (previously known as Information Technology) focuses on the application of technology to solve complex business problems. To be an MIS professional you must have a healthy curiosity - a desire to learn about new technologies and apply them to business problems. Technology is developing at unprecedented speed, and as an MIS professional your thirst for knowledge ensures you keep up-to-date and always on the lookout for new ways to use technology creatively.
Knowledge areas include; Information Systems Planning and Management, IS Project Management, Web Development, Networking, Database Management, C++ and Visual .Net as well as a sound knowledge of core business disciplines. This broad knowledge base provides maximum contribution to managing the information needs of an organization.
Knowledge and skills acquired through the Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems are transferable across many sectors such as government, education, the arts, commerce, and industry as well as across the globe. Opportunities may include but are not limited to:
academia, business systems analyst / auditor / designer, database administrator / designer, electronic commerce consultant, information systems consultant / manager, IT trainer, client delivery specialist, project manager, risk management services, user support, web analyst / designer / developer, knowledge engineer and change management consultant.
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