Management Information Systems Major

Management Information Systems concerns the collection, organization, analysis, and dissemination of information for the planning and control of business/organizational operations. The Management Information Systems (MIS) program is designed for students who wish to prepare for professional careers in information processing or information systems in business and government. The program is designed to develop technical skills and administrative insights required for design, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of organizational information systems.

The MIS program at NDSU is a collaborative effort by the faculty of two disciplines: Management Information Systems and Computer Science. The objective is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. In addition to the required courses in management information systems and computer science, majors must complete a practicum in the management information systems area. Students pursuing an MIS major typically earn a Computer Science minor.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree provides sufficient background and skills to support a successful career in technical computing (for example, programmer, systems analyst, or systems designer), systems or network administration, database administration, information technology management, sales, or technical sales support.

Management Information Systems Minor

The Management Information Systems minor is intended for students who are planning careers that involve more active roles as computer users and evaluators, designers, and/or builders of information systems. The minor will provide exposure to issues relevant to the management of information technologies and the means to achieve organizational goals.

Contact the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems for specific course and minimum grade point average requirements. A minor approval form is required and can be found on the College of Business website.

Major Requirements

Major: Management Information Systems

Degree Type: B.S.
Minimum Credits Required for Degree: 127

General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degree

• A list of approved general education courses is available here .
• General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review the major, minor, and program emphases requirements for minimum grade restrictions, should they apply.

Major Requirements

Degree Requirements and Notes

• Students follow the published curricula for management information systems program of study from the semester/year of entrance in the College of Business to graduation provided enrollment at NDSU has not been discontinued for more than one year. Students who change their major are subject to meeting the curricular requirements in effect at the time the new major is declared.
• Business courses from programs that do not hold AACSB International accreditation cannot be used for major or minor requirements in the College of Business (CoB); such courses may be eligible for use as free electives.
• The CoB accepts a maximum of nine credits of non-NDSU 300-400 level business courses from AACSB programs with approval of the department.
• Admission into the MIS Major: Students must earn a 'C' or better in the pre-college and pre-MIS courses that are indicated with an asterisk (*), achieve junior standing (60 credits), and earn a 2.50 institutional cumulative grade point average.  Students must submit an online application to the CoB.
• Admission to the MIS major is required to enroll in the advanced 300 or 400 level courses in the CoB.
• A grade of 'C' or better is required in transfer courses accepted for ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I and ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II and all 300-400 level accounting, business administration, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing courses.
• A letter grade must be earned in any course that fulfills a major requirement (with the exception of some practicum options and BUSN 301).
• Requirements for graduation are those in existence at the time of admission to the MIS major.
• A 2.50 cumulative grade point average is required to enroll in 300-400 level CoB courses.
• Students must earn a 2.50 institutional GPA to graduate.
• Of the credits completed in residence at least 30 credits must be in 300-400 level CoB courses.
• Students must be accepted to the MIS major prior to the completion of the last 30 credits in 300 and 400 level CoB courses.
• A Business Administration minor is NOT offered with this major.
• For multiple majors within the CoB, at least 15 unique credits of 300-400 level CoB courses must exist between the majors.
• Prerequisite for Management Information Systems Practicum: MIS 315 with a grade of C or better.
• Students should refer to www.ndsu.edu/business for current and complete listing of the major requirements.

Minor Requirements

Management Information Systems Minor

Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 21

Students should refer to www.ndsu.edu/business for information on declaring the minor with the CoB.

Minor Requirements and Notes                                 

• A minimum of 9 credits must be completed in the CoB.
• Approval forms must be submitted after completed CSCI 227 Computing Fundamentals I or CSCI 160 Computer Science I.
• To be accepted into the minor program, students must have a 2.50 institutional cumulative GPA and at least junior standing (60 credits). To complete a minor, students must earn at least a 2.50 GPA that is based on the courses used to satisfy the minor requirements. Courses may not be taken pass/fail.
• If the cumulative GPA falls below the 2.50 after acceptance into the program, the student will not be allowed to register for the CoB courses until the cumulative GPA returns to 2.50 or above.
• Students are subject to the minor requirements in effect during the year in which the minor was approved.
• Minors must satisfy all course prerequisites.
• Approval for a minor does not guarantee enrollment in specific courses.
• Graduation with a minor in Management Information Systems requires a grade of 'C' or better in all courses required for the minor.

Plan of Study 

NOTE: This is only a sample curriculum; actual schedules will depend on course availability and individual choices. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review their plan of study.