Management Information Systems (B.S.)

The MIS major combines computer science, business, and management information systems courses to equip MIS majors with the skills to help businesses make informed decisions, improve operational efficiency and ensure data security.

The MIS curriculum at the Lerner College utilizes cutting-edge technologies to enrich classroom learning and impart the skills essential for success in the global market. Students cultivate a unique tool kit, spanning business and technology, enabling them to effectively communicate their findings to audiences with less technical expertise.

All MIS majors select a professional concentration in accounting, economics, finance, hospitality, management, marketing or operations management. During their senior year, they work in teams with clients to solve a real-world business technology problem and implement a solution.

Program Highlights

Internships

MIS students often choose to intern during their summers in order to gain career-related experience. Because of the program’s excellent reputation, many recruiters seek Lerner’s MIS majors for both public accounting firms and public/private industries upon graduation. Top companies come from all over the U.S. including the major cities from New York City to Washington, D.C.

Peer Mentors

The peer mentors are accounting and MIS students that serve as liaisons between the department and the students. Peer mentors give guidance to students on topics ranging from major/minor selection and campus organizations to the job search process. You can contact them with a quick question or to develop a long-term mentor/mentee relationship – they are here to make sure you get everything you can out of your college experience.

Honors in Management Information Systems

The Honors College at UD offers a scholarly and enriching community that extends well beyond graduation. You’ll enjoy smaller, more challenging classes and the opportunity to engage in research and assume leadership roles.

The honors degree requires:

1. All requirements for the B.S. in management information systems
2. All of the UD requirements for the honors baccalaureate degree

The honors credits in the major will normally include MISY 160 and MISY 225. They may include required courses from other Lerner departments.

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit UD’s course catalog. Under the Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, select “Display Programs” to find your degree and view course options and sequencing.

Capstone Projects

Capstone courses offer real-world work experience. These courses depend on the type of program in which you are enrolled.

• If you are a MIS major or MIS minor and CIS Information Systems major, you will participate in MISY 431 and MISY 432 in the spring of your senior year. During these courses you’ll be part of an interdisciplinary student team working with an area company or non-profit to solve a business problem with a technology component.

Students and employers should contact ryanrod@udel.edu for more information regarding capstone project courses.

In this video, Lerner Management Information Systems student Nick Rogers talks about his experience working on a cybersecurity project with the Delaware Small Business Development Center.

Career Opportunities

Within 6 months of graduating, for the class of 2024, 92% of Lerner’s management information systems graduates are employed (earning a mean starting salary of $76,536) or pursuing further education. For more information on career resources please visit the Lerner Career Services Center.

Top Employers

Some of the top employers of Lerner’s management information systems graduates include:

• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Deloitte
• EY
• BlackRock
• BNY
• KPMG
• PwC

Top Jobs

Job titles of recent graduates with a management information systems degree include:

• IT Analyst
• Technology Consultant
• IT Advisory Associate
• Data Analyst
• Technology Analyst
• Developer

Visit the Career Outcomes of Lerner management information systems students to see more top employers, job titles, salaries and locations.

News

• Lerner Welcomes New Faculty: Jared Sharpe - This year, the UD Alfred Lerner College welcomed several new faculty members into its community. Jared Sharpe is an assistant professor of management information systems; he spoke with Lerner about his research focus and how he got into this career field.  
• Lerner Career Lab Prepares Students for Real-World Careers - Lerner Career Services introduces Career Lab, a monthly workshop using employer-designed job simulations to help undergraduate and graduate business students gain hands-on experience, explore career paths and build job-ready skills.
• Jiaheng Xie Using AI to Spot High-Risk Videos - While many TikTok videos are harmless, some types of content and the platform’s recommendation algorithm contribute to worsening mental health and increase risk of self-harm and even suicidal thoughts among teenagers.
• Jacqueline Means Earns Prestigious Voyager Scholarship - UD junior Jacqueline Means, a double major in management information systems and marketing in the Lerner College, has been awarded the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, becoming the first UD student to receive the national honor.
• My Summer Internship: Olga Mishenina - Mishenina, 4+1 MS in business analytics & information management, BS in management information systems student, spent her summer as a corporate risk internal audit summer analyst at JPMorgan Chase. 

Admissions Information

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