About the MIS Major
The objective of the MIS curriculum is to prepare students to work effectively with information technology and business colleagues in the areas of systems analysis and design, software and database development, and management of IT resources, while exhibiting the values learned in a liberal arts program.
The MIS major introduces students to the technical fundamentals of computing, systems analysis and design, techniques for implementing modern information systems, and concepts for managing information technology resources. Core coursework in accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, and computer science support the major courses and help the MIS major to perform productively in the business environment. (See Major Requirements)
Throughout the program, team work and effective communication are stressed. Seniors in the MIS major apply what they have learned in a year-long capstone project, in which they design and construct an application for an actual user.
Major Requirements
Required for a major: The foundation courses, which include ECON 130, 242, ACCTG 150, MIS 130, and MATH 141 or MATH 151. Other requirements include MIS 140, 210, 310, 320, 490, 491, CS 150 and CS 151. Students must achieve at least a C average (2.0 GPA) in the foundation courses. Courses in which grades below C- are earned will not count toward filling the foundation requirements. These foundation requirements should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. (MIS courses numbered above 300 are intended for students with junior standing.)
Students majoring in this area are urged to consider the following courses as electives: COMS 132 and COMS 252, ENG 210, PHIL 100 and PHIL 120, SOC 101, POLS 130, PSYC 130. Students planning on graduate study should consider MATH 240, 321, 322, 463.
The credit hours for the MIS major must be earned in regular classroom courses. Credits earned through directed readings, independent study, internships and the senior project may not be counted toward the total hours required for the major.
Required for a minor: MIS 130, 140, 210, 320, CS 150.
Because majors in computer science and management information systems have substantial requirements of courses in MIS, students may major in either discipline but not in both. This same policy holds true for CS/MIS minors.
MIS Advising FAQs
Q: Does FSU still have an MIS program in the College of Business?
A: Yes. All of the MIS programs at FSU still exist.
Q: Where are the MIS programs at FSU?
A: The MIS programs are now located in the College of Business Management Department.
Q: I've heard the technical tracks in the MIS program have been suspended. How does that affect me?
A: Current students are not affected by this change. All students who have been taking technical track courses will be allowed to use those courses to satisfy the MIS degree requirements.
Q: Will technical track courses be offered again?
A: Technical track courses will be offered as long as we have professors available who can teach them.
Q: I hear MIS involves a lot of programming. Is that true?
A: No, that is not true. In fact, you can major in MIS without taking any programming classes at all.
Q: No programming? How is that possible?
A: MIS has such a wide range of job opportunities that you can still work in the technology field without programming.
Q: But what if I like to program? Is MIS a good choice?
A: Sure. Consider a minor in computer science, too. The requirements are posted here.
Q: I heard there are no jobs in MIS. Is that true?
A: No, that is not true. In fact, 7 of the 10 fastest growing job fields involve technology (the other 3 are in healthcare). Employment of computer and information systems managers is expected to grow 16% over the 2006 – 2016 decade, according to the US Government Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008 – 09 edition). The Handbook indicates "prospects for qualified computer and information systems managers should be excellent."
Q: But I know I've heard about MIS jobs being sent to other countries. What's that all about?
A: Did you know that hundreds of thousands of US tax returns were processed in other countries in 2008? All functional areas of business are being outsourced to other countries if doing so is cost effective. The MIS jobs that have been sent to other countries are typically programming jobs that an FSU MIS graduate would not have been hired for anyway.
Q: So what kind of job can I expect to get?
A: MIS graduates design technology-based solutions for corporations. These solutions typically improve the operations of the corporation or enhance its competitive advantage.
Q: What about getting a job? What should I do to find a great job?
A: Start now! Juniors should begin getting to know the companies that recruit MIS graduates. Juniors should also consider an internship in the summer before their senior year. Seniors should begin interviewing the semester before they graduate. In other words, if you graduate in the spring, you should begin interviewing in the fall! There are many other things you can do to help yourself get a job before you graduate. Here are a few:
- Join the MIS Student Association
- Register with the career placement office (114B RBB)
- Take electives that focus on a particular industry's needs
- Go to Seminole Futures every semester and talk to recruiters
- Talk to MIS faculty about possible electives
The first two list items should be done as soon as you declare a major. Don't wait until you are a graduating senior!
Q: Who do I turn to for advising?
A: That depends. If you have questions about non-MIS requirements (for example, about general business courses that you took at another university and want to transfer to FSU for credit), then you should go to the advisors in 114B RBB. If you have questions about the MIS major, you should see the MIS undergraduate advisor, Prof. Paradice. His office is RBB 325.
Q: Is it true that I can take courses anywhere?
A: Generally, no. FSU requires the last 60 hours of course work be completed at FSU. The MIS program further requires that all required MIS courses must be completed at FSU. However, in extreme circumstances, you may be allowed to take a course at another 4 year, AACSB accredited university. However, if it is a required MIS course, you must have completed the course at FSU at least once. (In other words, you took it here but failed to make the minimum C- grade or better.)
Q: What's the difference between CS, IS, and MIS? What is the difference in graduates and starting jobs?
A: Information Studies (IS), MIS, and Computer Science (CS) graduates may end up competing for the same starting positions; there are a lot of similarities in the coverage of the three programs. The distinctions may be viewed as ones of emphasis: CS emphasizes programming and efficiency/effectiveness in computation approaches; IS emphasizes the needs of the information user and management of the information resource of the organization; MIS emphasizes systems to make the organization more efficient and effective. It may be helpful to remember that CS came out of mathematics (so there is a strong flavor of science and math), IS came out of library science (hence the emphasis on the user), and MIS came out of management (thus an emphasis on business processes). A short discussion of the optional majors (prepared by the CS department but with input from MIS and IS) can be found here. CS graduates tend to be much more experienced with programming and software development skills than MIS graduates, especially with respect to low-level programming such as at the operating system level. IS students graduate with more "hands on" and practical experience (e.g., in setting up networks and preparing web sites) that has immediate value to employers than MIS graduates. MIS graduates have more people skills, project management, and teamwork experience than CS grads and a broader business perspective than IS grads, so they tend to move into positions where they are managing the design and development of systems solutions for companies faster than the other majors.
Q: I am a sophomore (or a freshman) and want to be an MIS major. What courses should I take now?
A: First review the requirements as shown on the web site [click here]. Next, stop by the College of Business Advising Center (114B RBB) to discuss any questions regarding non-MIS courses. Finally, if you still have questions that are not answered in these two steps, visit the Management Department office in RBA 305.
Q: When can I start taking MIS courses?
A: When you declare an MIS major. This is done at the CoB Advising Office, RBB 328.
Q: When can I declare MIS as a major?
A: You may declare the MIS major as soon as you have satisfied the admission requirements for this major. The admission requirements for MIS majors are the same as the admission requirements for all business majors [click here to review].
Q: The class I want to take is full.
A: Keep trying to get in. People drop courses all the time and space may become available. If all else fails and you need a particular course to graduate, visit the Management Department office in RBA 305.
Q: Are ISM courses going to be offered during summer?
A: ISM courses will be limited in summer semesters.
Q: I cannot get into an elective course this semester. This is my last semester before graduation. What should I do?
A: Explain your situation to the department chair of the department offering the course. If you still are unable to enroll in the desired course, see an advisor in the College of Business Advising Center.
Q: I'm confused--what is the difference between IMS, MIS, and ISM?
A: It's not surprising. IMS was the old department name: Information and Management Sciences. You shouldn't see it anymore unless you have out-dated materials. MIS is the major and is also now in the Department of Management, effective June 18, 2009. ISM is the statewide course prefix for all courses in Information Systems Management.
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