Guide To
MIS Success
Department of
Management Information Systems
School of Business Administration
University of Montana
Missoula, Montana
2013-2014
Table of Contents
Mission Statements ......................................................................................................................... 1
Management Information Systems ............................................................................................. 1
MIS Learning Outcomes: ......................................................................................................... 1
School of Business Administration .............................................................................................. 1
SoBA Learning Outcomes: ....................................................................................................... 1
What is the Area of Management Information Systems? ............................................................... 2
How Does MIS Differ from Computer Science and Computer Technology Programs? .............. 2
Characteristics of MIS Graduates ................................................................................................ 3
MIS Majors are not Computer Programmers or Computer Technicians (unless they WANT to
be!) .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Employment in MIS Fields ............................................................................................................... 4
Jobs Titles in IS ............................................................................................................................. 5
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:............................................................................. 6
Required Courses ........................................................................................................................ 6
Management Information Systems Major .................................................................................. 7
Selecting Electives ....................................................................................................................... 8
Useful Electives for students considering a career in IT/IS CONSULTING: .............................. 8
Useful Electives for students considering a career in MIS and MARKETING: ......................... 8
Useful Electives for students considering STARTING THEIR OWN IT/IS BUSINESSES: ............ 9
Useful Electives for students considering a career in DEVELOPMENT: ................................... 9
Internship .................................................................................................................................... 9
Certifications ................................................................................................................................. 10
Documenting Your Learning .......................................................................................................... 11
The Power of Experience ............................................................................................................... 12
Student Organization .................................................................................................................... 13
Staying In Touch ............................................................................................................................ 13
Developing Your Exit Strategy ....................................................................................................... 14
Advice to Students from Our Graduates ....................................................................................... 15
Mission Statements
Management Information Systems
The mission of the Management Information Systems Department is to provide service
courses in MIS, quantitative analysis, operations management, and business law, and to
equip MIS graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to: (1) apply information
systems and technology in an organization; (2) work effectively as an individual, a team
member, and a leader; and (3) communicate clearly and effectively within the MIS team
and the organization.
MIS Learning Outcomes:
1. MIS graduates will demonstrate command of the technical skills appropriate for
the MIS major.
2. MIS graduates will be able to analyze complex organizational problems.
3. MIS graduates will be able to design appropriate technological solutions for
organizational problems.
4. MIS graduates will be able to develop technological solutions that address
organizational problems.
5. MIS graduates will work competently as part of a team or in a leadership role.
School of Business Administration
The University of Montana’s School of Business Administration is a collegial learning
community dedicated to the teaching, exploration, and application of the knowledge and
skills necessary to succeed in a competitive marketplace.
SoBA Learning Outcomes:
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SoBA graduates will possess fundamental business knowledge.
SoBA graduates will be able to integrate business knowledge.
SoBA graduates will be effective communicators.
SoBA graduates will possess problem solving skills.
SoBA graduates will have an ethical awareness.
SoBA graduates will be proficient users of technology.
SoBA graduates will understand the global business environment in which they
operate.
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What is the Area of Management Information Systems?
The study area of MIS is a relatively new field that facilitates the relationships between
information, technology, people, the organization, and society. The MIS curriculum at
The University of Montana prepares students to manage an organization's information
resources. The major focuses on:
1) analyzing and managing the flows of information within and across the organization's
business processes;
2) managing the acquisition and utilization of information technology; and
3) using both information and technology to enhance the organization's business
operations, processes, strategic advantage, and extract as much value as possible out of
the business processes.
Information systems are a part of all organizational functions, including accounting,
finance, marketing, operations, and human resource management.
How Does MIS Differ from Computer Science and Computer
Technology Programs?
Most computer science (CS) programs focus on software engineering and require more
study in mathematics than is required in most MIS programs. CS students are prepared to
write complicated scientific programs and to develop sophisticated systems software.
Most MIS curricula, on the other hand, prepare students to develop business applications
and to solve business problems.
Computer technology (CT) programs typically emphasize the hardware aspect of
computing. Students learn to install, maintain, and trouble-shoot technological hardware
such as systems units, printers, cables, hubs, routers, and other peripherals.
Management information systems, computer science, and computer technology programs
overlap in some of the content, but the fundamental focus of each discipline is different,
as shown in Figure 1. As an MIS professional, you may find yourself competing with
majors from other disciplines for entry-level jobs, but most MIS majors, after gaining
some experience, move into jobs that focus on the management of the firm’s information
resources.
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Computer Science:
Focus on Software
Programming languages
Computer architecture
Operating systems
Data structures
Algorithms
Networks
Web development
Computer Technology:
Focus on Hardware
CS
CT
TT
IS
PC service and support
Networking infrastructure
Routing and Switching
Intro. to programming
Systems Analysis
Project Management
Web development
Management Information
Systems: Focus on Business
Systems
Business application development
Systems analysis and design
Database management
Strategic application of technology
Project management
Web development
Electronic commerce
Network management
Consulting
Figure 1: Differences between MIS and other computer disciplines
Characteristics of MIS Graduates
Effective team members / leaders
Persuasive communicators
Understand technology
Know best business practices
Life-long learners
Strategic thinkers
Analytical problem solvers
Experienced with actual projects
Ethical citizens of the organization
Can apply IT to business problems
MIS Majors are not Computer Programmers or Computer
Technicians (unless they WANT to be!)
A common comment from students considering an MIS major is “I don’t know anything
about computers.” The Management Information Systems major is NOT about
computers in the way that Accounting is not about Quickbooks or that Finance is not
about knowing how an ATM works. For those MIS students more interested in the
technology angle, knowing about computers will interest them and be useful to them, and
we have a track of courses suited to them. Many, if not most, MIS graduates will never
physically touch the technology they manage, except for using the keyboard.
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Employment in MIS Fields
For MIS graduates the outlook for 2013-2014 is brighter than for most all other majors,
with graduates of MIS-related programs now among the most desired new hires in all
areas of the country. The number of jobs available to MIS graduates is expected to
increase by 30-50% for most job categories over the next few years. An excellent source
of current information about the future of MIS-related jobs can be found at
http://www.bls.gov/emp/home.htm.
The nationwide average starting salary for a B. S. degree in Management Information
Systems in 2012 was $56,000.1 Salary figures vary considerably in different parts of the
country and for different job titles. For those 2012 University of Montana MIS graduates
who self-reported, salaries averaged $48,214. Some selected starting salary ranges
reported by Robert Half International2 are:
Information technology managers
MIS Consultants
Computer support specialists
Information systems analysts
Database administrators
Network and computer systems administrators
Computer programmers
Web developer
E-Commerce Analyst
Business intelligence analyst
$94K to 135K
$86.2K to 120K
$48.3K to 70.8K
$72.5K to 103.5K
$83K to 119K
$62.8K to 93.3K
$64.8K to 114.5K
$65.8K to 106.5K
$75K to 108.3K
$94.3k to 132.5K
Many top graduates from the University of Montana MIS program take jobs as
information systems consultants with international firms. The field of technical
consulting services is one of the fastest growing industries and one of the highest paying.
Consultants seeking international experience are posted in various places around the
globe. KPMG recently recognized the UM MIS program as one of their top 10 schools
from which to recruit, nation-wide.
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NACE, National Association of Colleges and Employers, http://www.naceweb.org.
http://www.rhi.com/SalaryGuides (This resource also gives local variances for the salary ranges.)
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Jobs Titles in IS3
Business Analysts help an organization improve how it conducts its functions and activities in
order to reduce overall costs, provide more efficient use of resources, and better support
customers. They introduce the notion of process orientation, of concentrating on and rethinking
end-to-end activities that create value for customers, while removing unnecessary, non-value
added work.
Consultants are experienced individuals that are trained to analyze and advise a client in order to
help the client make the best possible choices. New graduates can be hired into these positions
and trained much as an apprentice is trained.
Systems Analysts tie together hardware and software to give an organization the maximum
benefit from its investment in machines, personnel, and business processes. To do this, they may
design entirely new systems or add a single new software application to harness more of the
computer’s power.
Computer Support Specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to customers
and users. This group of occupations includes workers with a variety of titles, such as technical
support specialists and help-desk technicians.
Database Administrators determine ways to organize and store data and work with database
management systems software.
Network or computer systems administrators install, configure, and support an organization’s
LAN, WAN, network segment, or Internet system. They maintain network hardware and software,
analyze problems, and monitor the network to ensure availability to system users.
Web developers are responsible for day-to-day website design and creation.
Webmasters are responsible for the technical aspects of the website, including performance
issues such as speed of access, and for approving site content.
Computer Sales Personnel are responsible for promoting and selling the products and services
provided by the various sectors of this industry.
Computer and information systems managers direct the work of systems analysts, computer
programmers, and other computer-related workers. They analyze the computer and information
needs of their organization and determine personnel and equipment requirements. These
managers plan and coordinate activities such as the installation and upgrading of hardware and
software, programming and systems design, the development of computer networks, and the
implementation of Internet and Intranet sites.
Programmers write, test, and maintain the detailed instructions, called programs or software,
that computers must follow to perform their functions. These programs tell the computer what to
do, such as which information to identify and access, how to process it, and what equipment to
use.
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Descriptions for the job titles are taken verbatim from http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs033.htm and from
Wikipedia.com.
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration:
Required Courses
Lower Core:
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o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
WRIT 101: College Writing I
M 115: Probability and Linear Math (must earn a C or better)
ECNS 201S: Principles of Microeconomics
ECNS 202S: Principles of Macroeconomics
COMX 111A: Introduction to Public Speaking
CSCI 172: Introduction to Computer Modeling
ACTG 201: Financial Accounting
ACTG 202: Managerial Accounting
STAT 216: Introduction to Statistics
BGEN 235: Business Law
BMIS 270: Management Information Systems
Upper Core:
o
o
o
o
BFIN 322: Business Finance
BMGT 340S: Management and Organizational Behavior
BMGT 322: Operations Management
BMKT 325: Marketing Principles
Business Capstone (both of the following):
o
o
BMGT 486: Strategic Venture Management (3 cr.)
BGEN 499: Integrative Business Simulation (1 cr.)
Other Requirements:
 You must finish each of the lower core courses with a C or better before you
begin 300 or 400 level courses. All other courses in your major and in your
general education courses must be completed with a C- or better.
 You must earn 120 credit hours in order to graduate.
 Of the 120 hours, 39 credits must be 300 or 400 level courses.
 You must earn at least 51 business credits, but no more that 60 of your 120
credits can be from the School of Business Administration.
 You must earn at least 60 credits outside of SoBA.
 Economics courses may count as inside or outside of the School of Business
Administration (but not both).
 You must satisfy all General Education requirements.
 You must take and pass the Major Field Examination your senior year.
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Management Information Systems Major
The MIS program is based upon a nationally endorsed master curriculum. In addition to the core
classes that all business majors take, students in the MIS major will take all six required classes
and two elective MIS classes.
Required:
BMIS 365:
BMIS 370:
BMIS 372:
BMIS 373:
BMIS 476:
BMIS 498:
Business Applications Development (Fall and Spring)
Database Management Systems (Fall and Spring)
Telecommunications Management (Spring only)
Systems Analysis and Design (Fall and Spring)
Project Management (Fall and Spring)
MIS Internship or MIS 495: IS Practicum
Credits:
3
3
3
3
3
3
Electives (Choose two):
BMIS 471: Fundamentals of Network Management (Fall only)
3
BMIS 478: Electronic Commerce (Spring only)
3
BMIS 479: Introduction to Consulting (Fall only)
3
BMIS 491: Special Topics
maximum of 6
BMIS 492: Independent Study
maximum of 6
BMKT 460: High Tech Marketing
3
ACTG 321: Accounting Information Systems (coreq. ACTG 203)
3
CS 181: Electronic Publishing on WWW
3
Upper-division Computer Science Class
maximum of 6
C&I 341: Information Management and Design
3
EDU 472: Advanced Technology and Supervision
3
M 361: Discrete Optimization
3
M 362: Linear Optimization
3
Note: Students completing the MIS major with lower-division electives must still earn a
total of 39 upper-division credits in order to meet university requirements.
If you start your upper division classes in the . . .
Fall
Take
BMIS 365 and BMIS 373
BMIS 479, if you are interested in a career in consulting
Two of the required upper core (BMGT 340, BMKT 325, BMGT 322, BFIN 322)
Hint: Do not take BMGT 322 and BFIN 322 during the same semester.
Spring
Take BMIS 365 and BMIS 372
Two of the required upper core (BMGT 340, BMKT 325, BMGT 322, BFIN 322)
Hint: Do not take BMGT 322 and BFIN 322 during the same semester.
Prerequisites: BMIS 365 is a prerequisite for BMIS 370.
BMIS 365, BMIS 370, and BMIS 373 are prerequisites for BMIS 476.
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Selecting Electives
You can significantly improve your job prospects by carefully choosing your electives.
Even though our curriculum is designed to prepare you for a career in MIS, you still have
to land that first job. Most MIS graduates start out as consultants, business analysts,
programmer/analysts, tech support specialists, or web developers. Programmer/analyst
jobs often lead to careers as an internal or external consultant, analyzing and designing
business systems. Tech support jobs often lead to careers in help desk management or
network administration, while web developers often move into the design of business-tobusiness or business-to-consumer e-commerce business systems. There are courses both
inside and outside of the School of Business Administration that will help prepare you for
your entry-level job and the careers those jobs grow into.
Hint: Work closely with your advisor to choose MIS and general electives that will
supplement your required courses and provide you with the background necessary
for the career of your choice.
Useful Electives for students considering a career in IT/IS CONSULTING:
MIS Electives (Take two):
o
o
o
o
BMIS 479: Introduction to Consulting (Fall only)
ACTG 321: Accounting Information Systems (coreq. ACTG 203) (Fall and Sp)
BMKT 460: Marketing of High Tech Products (Sp only)
BMIS 478: Electronic Commerce (Sp only)
Outside SoBA:
o
o
o
o
o
COMX 202: Nonverbal Communication
COMX 210: Small Groups
COMX 241: Persuasive Communication
COMX 415: Intercultural Communication
C&I 287: Business Communication
Useful Electives for students considering a career in MIS and MARKETING:
MIS Electives (Take two):
o
o
o
BMIS 479: Introduction to Consulting (Fall only)
BMKT 460: Marketing of High Tech Products (Sp only)
BMIS 478: Electronic Commerce
Other SoBA Electives:
o
o
BMKT 342: Marketing Research
BMKT 343: Integrated Marketing Communications
Outside SoBA:
o
o
o
o
o
o
MART 111: Integrated Digital Art
MART 145: Web Design
COMX 210: Small Groups
COMX 241: Persuasive Communication
COMX 415: Intercultural Communication
C&I 287: Business Communication
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Useful Electives for students considering STARTING THEIR OWN IT/IS
BUSINESSES:
MIS Electives (Take two):
o
o
o
o
CS 181: WWW Publishing
BMIS 479: Introduction to Consulting
BMKT 460: Marketing of High Tech Products
BMIS 478: Electronic Commerce
Other SoBA Electives:
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BMGT 458: Advanced Entrepreneurship Seminar
Outside SoBA:
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COMX 202: Nonverbal Communication
COMX 210: Small Groups
COMX 241: Persuasive Communication
COMX 415: Intercultural Communication
C&I 287: Business Communication
Useful Electives for students considering a career in DEVELOPMENT:
MIS Electives (Take two):
o
o
o
o
CS 181: WWW Publishing
BMIS 471: Fundamentals of Network Management
BMIS 472: Advanced Network Management
BMIS 478: Electronic Commerce
Outside SoBA:
o
o
o
o
MART 145: Web Design
COMX 210: Small Groups
CSCI 205: Programming Languages w/C/C++
CSCI 232: Data Structures and Algorithms
Internship
Ideally, your internship should be taken the summer between your junior and senior year.
Please make an appointment with the department chairperson to make sure that you are
academically prepared for your internship, that the internship involves real MIS work,
and that you will have a mentor who can guide you in the technical aspects of your work.
For your appointment, you will need an unofficial copy of your transcript and a job
description prepared by your employer.
Students find internships in a wide variety of industries and companies, including some
non-profit organizations. Be sure to sign up with Griz eRecruiting to find out about
posted internships. Some students arrange internships with previous or current employers.
Students do a wide variety of MIS tasks in their internships, including web page design
and maintenance, database design and maintenance, social networking site creation,
computer support, program testing, network security and support, project management
tasks, and user requirements development.
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Certifications
Another way to increase your visibility is through the certification process. Professional
certifications are available for nearly every specialty in the MIS area and are used by
some companies as a filter for the resumes flooding their hiring processes. Our
networking classes provide a starting point for preparing for the series of MCSE
(Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) exams. The College of Technology offers
classes leading to Cisco certification. For programmers, Brainbench Java 2 certification
is useful. A certification in Project Management is also available.
In addition to certifications offered by professional organizations, SoBA offers two
academic certification programs that are interdisciplinary in nature. Neither are
professionally designated certificates. Designed primarily for MIS and Accounting
majors, the Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Certificate helps students continue
their studies in preparation for the following professional certificates: CISA (Certified
Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), and
CITP (Certified Information Technology Professional. MIS students must complete the
requirements for the MIS major, meet with either Dr. Ron Premuroso or Dr. David Firth,
complete the certificate application and pay the fee, and complete the following courses
with a GPA of 3.0 or better: ACTG 203, 305, 306, 321 (co-req of ACTG 203), 411, and
BMIS 365, 370, 373, 479.
Starting in Fall 2013, SoBA will offer the Digital Marketing Certificate which is designed
to bridge the gap between the fields of marketing and MIS. Students will acquire skills in
the areas of online and social media marketing and in e-commerce. To receive the
Digital Marketing Certificate, MIS students must complete the requirements for the MIS
major, meet with Dr. Clay Looney or Dr. Emily Plant, complete the DMC application,
and complete the following courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better: BMIS 372, 373, 478,
and BMKT 491, 342, 343, 460. Students must also take one elective course (also
included in the GPA requirement) from the following: BMIS 365, 370, 479, FORS 250,
and MAR 101, 102, 111, 340.
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Documenting Your Learning
All MIS students should prepare a portfolio of their MIS work. One of the major
advantages of preparing a personal portfolio of your work is that you can use the material
to prepare a web page showcasing your work for your job search. The online portfolio
can be used to demonstrate to prospective employers that you have acquired the skills
necessary for employment and that you are ready to hit the ground running. Portfolios
should include:
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5.
6.
Writing samples
Video clips of your presentations
Examples of the “deliverables” from each of your MIS courses
Completed projects, including your senior project
Examples of anonymous peer evaluations from team members
Reflective essays examining your learning from selected projects or assignments
and summarizing how your collection of business and general electives prepares
you for an MIS career
7. Résumé and an example cover letter
Hint: Career Counselors recommend that students write a resume early in their
college career that reflects their ideal resume – the one you’d like to have when you
graduate. It becomes a planning document – to help you acquire the types of
experience that you will need in order to achieve that ideal resume by
graduation. Employers look for new hires with good technical skills, real-world
experience, and strong communication skills, as well as those who are honest, ethical,
capable of effectively working on a team, and have demonstrated leadership
ability. Your “dream” resume becomes the road map you can use to make sure
you’ve accumulated the right experiences by the time you complete your degree.
Class Projects:
Don’t forget to include your projects on your résumé as
evidence of your ability to get a project done.
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The Power of Experience
Hiring organizations prefer candidates with experience such as internships or related parttime jobs. To employers, a student with related experience is someone who has proven
they know how to apply what they have learned in school; they know how to work and
produce results, as well as how to work with others and manage their time. Students who
have acquired practical experience prior to graduation are more likely to land great
jobs. They have also begun developing their professional network contacts – many of
whom may know of several great job opportunities at any given time.
In addition to part-time jobs off campus that are computer-related, you should also watch
for opportunities for MIS students available through the University. Contact information
is listed below.
MIS Internships
UM Internship Office
Student Assistance
Cheryl Minnick
243-2815
cheryl.minnick@umontana.edu
International Internships
SOBA Internship Director
Kevin Hood
243-2815
kevin.hood@umontana.edu
Kathleen Tarkalson 243-6771
kathleen.tarkalson@business.umt.edu
SOBA Tech Team
Help Desk
Lab Monitors
Web Group
Asst. System Administrator
Eric Tangedahl
etang@business.umt.edu
Student jobs
http://www.umt.edu/studentjobs
Student Technical Assistant Program
Kathy Garramone 243-5362
kathy.garramone@mso.umt.edu
http://www.umt.edu/it/about/employment/stap.php
Residence Halls Technical Assistant (RTA)
Application Deadline for Fall 2013 is in April
Jesse Neidigh
www.umt.edu/dco
243-2625
Spectral Fusion
Craig McNinch
243-4789
craig.mcninch@umontana.edu
Volunteer for non-profit organizations
Andrea Vernon
243-5159
andrea.vernon@umontana.edu
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Student Organization
The Montana Information Systems Association (MISA) was formed in the spring
semester of 2000. MISA brings in MIS industry speakers, takes field trips, and presents
training and support to other students in the School of Business, particularly in the BMIS
270 Management Information Systems class, where they host lab sessions for the
MovieMaker and Web Page Design projects. Students who become officers of MISA
have the opportunity to develop leadership and team building skills.
MISA recently became a student chapter of the national professional organization AIS
(Association for Information Systems). MISA was awarded certificates in the categories
of Professional Development, Fundraising, and Careers in Information Systems. The
awards were formally presented at the International Conference on Information Systems
(ICIS) awards luncheon on December 5, 2011, in Shanghai, China. In 2012, MISA’s
annual report received an even higher award from AIS, that of Outstanding Chapter.
Staying In Touch
The University of Montana now uses UM Connect e-mail addresses, and instructors
must use your UM e-mail address for any official e-mail communications. You will
keep your UM Connect account even after you graduate. For more information about
UM Connect, go to http://umt.edu/it/support/email/umconnect/.
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Developing Your Exit Strategy
Freshmen and Sophomores: Ready or Not, Your Career Has Begun
Preparing for your career doesn't begin during your senior year. In fact, it has already begun!
The decisions you make and the things you do as a freshman and sophomore greatly impact your
ability to reach your career goals as a graduating senior. Remember, you control your career
destiny. Don't wait until your senior year to start realizing your goals. Your career train is on
the move. Jump on board now so you can reach your destination! Bob Orndorff
Do not wait until your senior year to begin thinking about the next phase of your
life. Make sure you graduate with concrete plans and an active job search completed or
in progress. Our most successful students begin planning for their entry into the world of
work early in their college careers.
Contact Kathleen Tarkalson, SoBA Internship Director, in GBB 328,during your
sophomore and junior years to begin searching for and competing effectively for an
internship. Contact Career Services (243-2022) no later than your junior year to begin
your job search planning and activities. Career Services offers workshops and individual
appointments on resume and cover letter preparation, how to interview and job search, as
well as planning a job search. They also host annual career fairs and employer-led
workshops.
The School of Business Administration’s Career Development Program also offers
programs to help prepare you for this process. Events such as Employer Resume Critique
sessions, Employer Mock Interview sessions, Networking Events, and Etiquette
Workshops are presented throughout the year.
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Advice to Students from Our Graduates
In exit interviews, our departing seniors were asked what advice they would give to new
MIS students. Here is a compilation of their answers.
 Use good time management. Figure out when you are most productive and don’t
lie to yourself.
 Balance social life, personal life, work life, and school life.
 Study hard. You have to be serious about school.
 Take responsibility for your own education.
 Do your own research. Be willing to learn things on your own.
 Get to know the faculty early on in the program.
 Writing is important. Take C&I 187!
 Get involved with MISA.
 Keep an open mind. MIS is a broad field and the first class you take may not be
the area you decide to specialize in.
 Stick to it. The advanced classes are fun!
 Look at your school experience through an employer’s eyes. Why would the
employer want to hire you?
 Get some real-world experience.
Here are some quotes:
“She was the BEST intern we’ve ever had!” – a manager at an MIS consulting practice in
San Francisco, speaking about a UM MIS major who interned over the summer.
“I have only been in the ‘working world’ for a week and I have noticed that it is greatly
driven by Information Systems and regardless of what major you study in college,
understanding these systems is vital. If I could do it over again I would have stayed a
Finance Major but I would have taken the IS major as well. Students that understand IS
have a competitive advantage coming into the business world, because it is these systems
that run everything.” - Dre Avey, UM SoBA Finance grad, working with a Contract
Compliance consulting practice in Palo Alto, CA.
“All the other consultants are from USC, Stanford, and Notre Dame, but the UM grads
are easily better because of what we learn in school.” – Nicole Dowson, MIS Major, on
her summer working with an IS Consulting firm in Los Angeles.
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