The Management Information Systems (MIS) program at the University of Southern Mississippi trains students for some of the fastest growing careers in the country. Within the state of Mississippi alone jobs like network systems analysts are growing by as much as 72 percent. Considering that an MIS degree prepares an applicant for positions such as these, it is no wonder that students choose the MIS major—and Southern Miss is the perfect place to train them.

Class sizes are small, allowing students lots of contact with professors. One MIS student says “the faculty does a good job of keeping us up to date with what’s happening in the real world,” along with “telling you what to expect when you start a job.” She warns, though, “Be prepared to work hard. The faculty treats you as a professional, because when you enter the real world, you’re going to have to perform. They expect you to perform.”

Career Overview
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, businesses have a burgeoning need for professionals who can “incorporate existing and future technologies in order to remain competitive.” These professionals are responsible for a range of duties depending on their specific title. Some titles that fall under the MIS umbrella include systems analyst, programmer, networker/LAN administrator, database administrator, and business analyst.

While these positions may vary, they all require basic skills such as communication, analytical, technical, and managerial skills. These skills help professionals integrate management skills with cutting-edge technology. And they are fundamental to the MIS degree program found in the College of Business at Southern Miss, making it an excellent place to start a career in a number of growing areas.

• Management Information Systems (MISBSBA)
• Management Information Systems: Financial (MISFISBSBA)

• Management Information Systems