Management Information Systems
What is Management Information Systems?
Management Information Systems (MIS) uses information technology to improve organizational performance and individual quality of life. MIS integrates information technology with business to create opportunities.
Why study Management Information Systems at Concordia?
Management Information Systems (MIS) may be defined as an integrated user machine system that provides information to support management and operations of an organization. You will gain knowledge of the recent development in information and communication technologies that can help companies improve their organizational performance.
Management Information Systems Co-Op Program
Did You Know that the Management Information Systems major has a Co-op Program? Students in the JMSB Management Information Systems Co-op Program complete three 12 to 17 week paid work terms as part of their Bachelor of Commerce studies.
The benefits? Here are just a few:
You’ll have almost one full year of work-related experience on your resume when you graduate.
After working in three different jobs, you’ll have a better idea of the type of work you’d like to do and the size of organization that’s right for you.
You’ll get to apply the material you’ve learned in class to real-world situations.
Throughout your studies in the Co-op Program, you’ll be building an ever-expanding network of colleagues and potential employers.
You may even be hired by a co-op employer on a full-time basis after graduation!
What potential skills will I acquire pursuing a Management Information Systems degree?
- Critical thinking
- Identifying business tasks and their information needs
- Project management
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to integrate information systems concepts into business functions
What are the potential career options I have with an education in Management Information Systems?
- Operations/Risk Management
- E-Business Developer
- Quality Control / Analyst
- Corporate Information Manager
- Business information systems analyst
- Information technology project manager
- Information systems support
- Information systems quality assurance manager
- Information systems developer
- Process Analyst
- Chief Information Officer
- Webmaster
Who employs MIS graduates?
- Aeroplan
- Alcan
- Ericsson Canada Inc
- Human Resource Development Canada
- Imperial Tobacco Canada
- Merck Frosst
- Paysystems
- Pratt and Whitney
- Tony Shoes
- Zero Knowledge
For more information on employers, types of jobs requiring an education in Management Information Systems and skills required for a career in MIS, visit Career Management Services: What to do with my degree in Management Information Services.
Get Involved with Organizations at Concordia
John Molson Competition Program (JMCC)
Each year, 45 men and women are chosen to represent JMSB in regional, national and international case competitions. The competitions are in various disciplines such as economics, finance, management, marketing, accounting, MIS, human resources, tax, strategy, entrepreneurship, ethics and labour arbitration.
DSSA: Come by our office on the 4th floor or contact one of our executives to get more information on how to get involved.
Meet Members of the Management Information Systems Department
Meet Dr. Fassil Nebebe
Department of DS and MIS Chair
Professor of DS and MIS
Learn about his research.
Dr. Fassil Nebebe
Meet Dr. Gregory Kersten
Department of DS and MIS
Professor of DS and MIS
Learn about his research.
Dr. Gregory Kersten
Meet Dr. Anne Beaudry
Department of DS and MIS
Assistant Professor of DS and MIS
Learn about her research.
Dr. Anne Beaudry
Meet Dr. Anne-Marie Cruteau
Department of DS and MIS
Assistant Professor of DS and MIS
Learn about her research.
Dr. Anne-Marie Croteau
