Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to help prepare you to move into a management position working in information systems, systems analysis, information technology project management, or information assurance.
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View a complete list of program courses, program-specific and degree-level requirements, credit opportunities, industry certification exams, and more.
This program requires 120 total credits.
- 36 Required Major Credits: Review the required major courses outlined below or view the recommended course sequence to progress through this program.
- 41 General Education Credits: Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
- 43 Minor & Elective Credits: Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Required Major Courses
- (3 Credits, IFSM 201)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 301)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 304)
- (3 Credits, CSIA 300)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 310)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 311)
- IFSM 330
- (3 Credits, IFSM 370)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 438)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 461)
- (3 Credits, IFSM 495)
Related Required Course
The following required course may be applied to general education or elective requirements:
- (3 Credits, CMSC 105)
This program is designed to help prepare you for the following certification exams:
Accelerated Pathway
Through an accelerated pathway, students who complete this program may be eligible to reduce their total coursework for a master's degree in Information Technology by up to 6 credits. The following IT specializations are available:
Majoring in another subject? Develop concentrated expertise by pairing a 15-credit minor in management information systems with another major at UMGC.
Gain Relevant Experience for a Career as an Information Systems Manager
Today’s employers understand that data is becoming a more important part of their day-to-day business practices. That’s why they’re constantly searching for working professionals who have the IT, management, and project-based experience needed to lead teams and drive results in this important area. This program is designed to equip you with vital skills in computer hardware, enterprise systems, business ethics, project management, and data modeling.
Our program directors refresh and update the curriculum regularly, with a focus on helping students achieve the following:
15%
Job Growth
Employment for computer and information systems managers is expected to grow by 15 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the national average.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | 2024
10%
Job Growth
Employment for computer systems analysts is expected to grow by 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the national average.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics | “Occupational Outlook Handbook” | 2024
3/10
Best Tech Jobs
Three of the top 10 jobs in technology are related to MIS (IT manager, computer systems analyst, and computer systems administrator).
Source: U.S. News & World Report | "Best Technology Jobs" | 2024
Practice Real-World Skills in Your Courses
Throughout your curriculum, your instructors will assign hands-on coursework that may help you prioritize real-world MIS skills and experience. In past courses, students have been able to complete the following course projects:
- Develop a business analysis and systems recommendation report that illustrates how a local IT consulting firm can grow their business internationally.
- Create a complete computer workstation and network plan for a growing 3-D printer business with multiple locations that must be in communication to share design software and enterprise management information.
- Develop a new enterprise architecture for a local Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Prepare a complete project management plan for Mamma Mia’s bakery to design and install a new IT system.
FAQs
Get answers to questions that current and prospective students are asking about program admission, credibility, student organizations, and more.
This 120-credit MIS undergraduate program covers in-demand topics like strategic decision-making, IT business processes, organizational functions, information security, and more. The program can help students prepare to work in MIS or MIS-related roles in a wide range of industries, corporations, nonprofits, and private and government organizations.
In this 120-credit MIS program, courses are offered year-round. The time it will take you to complete your degree depends on several factors, including your individual goals, the number of transfer credits you have, the course load you want, and more. You may also be able to earn your degree faster if you take advantage of our fast paths to credit, including credit for prior learning and a credit for military education and training.
Tuition rates for UMGC are priced competitively. Find them at the top of this page. We offer our usual low in-state rate for Maryland residents, as well as a reduced tuition rate for military service members and their spouses and dependent children. UMGC also offers scholarships for those who qualify, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks. We do all we can to help make our programs as affordable as they can be.
You do not need any specific background or experience to enroll in this MIS degree program. As long as you meet our undergraduate admission requirements, you can enroll in this program.
You do not need any certifications to enroll in or complete this MIS degree program.
Computing Club
The Computing Club provides a dynamic environment where members can work collaboratively, share innovative ideas, enhance their career-readiness, and gain marketable experience in their respective fields. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Students and alumni can join the Computing Club group on CareerQuest.
Cyber Competition Team
The Cyber Competition Team represents UMGC at various cybersecurity events and tournaments nationwide. Being a member of the team gives students an opportunity to develop their cybersecurity skills and network with other students. The team is open to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni through a tryout process. Email jesse.varsalone@umgc.edu or visit the team webpage to learn more.
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computing & Technology Disciplines)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and IT disciplines, is designed to promote the computing and information sciences and to encourage the enhancement of knowledge in the field. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in the computing and information science disciplines. Membership is by invitation only.
Undergraduate membership is open to students majoring in one of the computing disciplines who have completed at least 45 credit hours towards their degree, including 30 or more credits at UMGC (in graded coursework) and at least 15 credits from information technology and computer science courses. Undergraduate students need to have a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all coursework taken from the information technology and computer science courses.
Graduate student membership is open to students pursuing a master's degree in cloud computing systems, cyber operations, cybersecurity management and policy, cybersecurity technology, data analytics, or digital forensics and cyber investigation; a master's degree in information technology with a concentration in database systems technology, informatics, information assurance, software engineering, or systems engineering; or a legacy master's degree in cybersecurity. Graduate students must have completed at least 18 resident credits towards their degree at UMGC, with a cumulative GPA of a 3.5 or higher.
For more information, please email upe@umgc.edu.
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) Student Chapter at University of Maryland Global Campus aims to build a community within UMGC that promotes women’s education, participation, and leadership in the field of cybersecurity. It is available to graduate or undergraduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff members. Interested students and alumni are invited to join the Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) group on CareerQuest.