Overview

MIS employs three related sets of skills:

Technical skills such as database and business analytics to create a solution;

System analysis and project management skills to design and manage the IT-based project; and

A set of business courses including accounting, marketing, leadership and teamwork to learn the language and theories of business -- that is, the environment that the IT.

MIS professionals are in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Labor Department predicts that MIS jobs will continue to have one of the largest growth rates.

In the Management Information Systems program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth you will learn how to:

Employ core technologies such as database, enterprise systems, e-commerce, business analytics, and networking

Apply information technology to business problems by analyzing, designing, and implementing IT solutions

Manage IT systems throughout their life cycle

A bachelor's degree in MIS prepares you for a multitude of career paths, including IT consultant, business analyst, e-commerce systems developer, and database specialist.

Major in MIS

Our faculty will teach you the fundamental concepts and methodologies needed for information systems development and management. Most MIS courses include a team project, often with a client in the community, to practice the complexity in creating successful IT-based projects – that is, integrating the technical, organizational and people components.

MIS differs from computer science in its emphasis on the application of computer systems in a business setting. The MIS major offers a broad educational experience in business, computer applications, the humanities, and social sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Business Organization

Problem Solving & Programming

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Electronic Commerce/Electronic Business

Management of Information Resources

Advanced Information Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit your application

Submit secondary and/or post-secondary sealed official transcripts translated into English

Submit an official SAT or ACT score report

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency

Send us an essay or personal statement of up to 500 words on a topic of your choice; you can complete this as part of the Common Application

Accepted international students need an I-20 document in order to enter the United States

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Out-of-State

33782 USD / year

≈ 33782 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16233 USD / year

≈ 16233 USD / year

Additional Details

Regional/Proximity tuition: $21,155

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Major in MIS

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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