Management Information Systems

Form and Function

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in management information systems is a program designed for the student interested in the development, application and management of an organization’s technological infrastructure.

Students studying management information systems will become experts in analyzing, processing, collecting and storing information.

Olivet’s in-depth program will prepare students to enter this challenging field far ahead of their peers. Students will design and manage the technical tools for effective communication; conduct research on customers, clients, marketing, and productivity; build software to serve specialized needs; create multifaceted website designs; and much more!

By the Numbers
94%
career placement rate
575K
business jobs posted in 2016
60
minutes from Chicago
17:1
student to faculty ratio
Considering Management Information Systems?

Management Information Systems is ideal for those who possess the following characteristics and skills:

  • Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
  • Eager to Learn Technology and Data Management
  • Ethical and Flexible Mindset
  • Organizational and Attentive to Detail
  • Ability to Communicate Complex Concepts

 

Management Information Systems Careers

Business manager, product manager, systems analyst, project manager, business reengineering, software development, information technology security, systems administrator

Program Overview

Certifications

Students have many opportunities to earn the certifications that set them apart from other college graduates. With these certifications, they will find many career doors open to them. Olivet is one of only 10 Illinois schools offering SAP certifications. SAP is the worldwide market leader in enterprise applications software. Other certifications include: Microsoft Office Excel Specialist, Microsoft Office Access Specialist, SAP Student Recognition Award, ERPsim Competition (MIS, ERP I, ERP II)

Degree Requirements

Olivet’s MIS graduates find career opportunities wherever computers are used, whether in business, industry, and government. These professionals help businesses with their systems and assist managers and employees to understand them. The job outlooks for these occupations are growing faster than average due to the ever-growing demand for technology. Olivet's MIS program meets the diverse needs of students preparing for future careers. 

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Quality Assurance

The School of Business at Olivet Nazarene University is preparing students for success in their chosen careers. Employers are underscoring the value of Olivet graduates in the workplace, specifically because of their integrity and skills in communication and problem solving. Alumni continue to report on the excellent jobs they are landing and promotions they are receiving.

Making Connections

Scholar Week Presentation

The scholarship of teaching is demonstrated in the presentation by explaining the experiential learning exercise used by Professor Thomas. This classroom activity challenges students to learn the basic processes of management in a simulation of commerce. Teams compete to maximize profit while recording sales, inventory, cash flow, expenses and profit margin.

CSL Behring

Olivet students involved in the studies of Managerial Information Systems are given the opportunity to tour Bourbonnais’ CSL Behring plant and hear from guest speaker Dan Rodgers (ERP II). Through this experience, students can learn the design, implementation, and use of computer-based information systems within a business organization. 

SAP University Alliances

Olivet is one of only 10 Illinois schools offering this benefit. SAP is the worldwide market leader in enterprise applications software. Students with these certifications find many career doors open to them. Olivet Nazarene University has been members of the SAP University Alliances since 2012.

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