<p>I'm currently majoring in Business, but I had to decide on a concentration. I decided to go with MIS, looking at some job lists, MIS seems to be thriving in terms of salary. I also took a few MIS courses during my freshmen year and they were pretty interesting. Any other MIS majors here?</p>
<p>I was MIS back in the late 90s. I graduated with a number of job offers…
After being in the field now for 13+ years I can say a CS degree coupled with an MBA is the best route to go. My question to you is what do you want to do?</p>
<p>Write code? CS is better
Be a Network Admin? CS is better
DBA? CS is better</p>
<p>Most MIS programs that I see gear people towards being a Systems or Business Analyst— The people that write requirements for software or hardware enhancements (projects).
The developers or engineers then take it from there and develop the software. I think MIS grads can excel at BA work.</p>
<p>The biggest problem that I have with most MIS programs is the claim that they prepare students to manage the information technology professionals. This is pure crap. No one right out of college is going to make you a manager. You have to be a developer, DBA, Network Admin or BA before you can manage any of these groups. </p>
<p>If you can’t stomach the math or required science classes (real Calculus, physics I and II, etc) for CS then do MIS but see if you can minor in CS. It will go a long way in helping you when you get out. Again, the question comes out though-- what do you want to do in IT?</p>
<p>Probably an IT analyst for a business at the start but I want to eventually become a systems manager. I’m not ready for the math and science of CS, so I will probably minor in it.</p>
<p>Hey, have you gotten any more info on this topic? I am interested in what youre planning as well but I’m not sure what exactly to major in either but I have heard good things about MIS and it sounds like a good path. </p>
<p>The math thing is a pain for me too so MIS with a minor CS seems perfect. Just wanting to see if you have gathered any more useful information, thanks.</p>