Management Information Systems

Our innovative MIS program combines strong business and technical components with real-world experiences. You’ll learn both theory and methodology, allowing you to analyze, design, implement and manage information systems in business settings.

To prepare for a variety of related careers, you can focus on business intelligence, cyber security, or opt for breadth in your choice of electives. Our program integrates information management with accounting, finance, marketing, and operations to prepare you for today’s fast-paced and multi-disciplinary business environment.

Sample Plan of Study

This is a sample plan of study for students starting at UD in the 2025-26 academic year. This is a recommended course sequence, but your schedule may vary depending on previously earned college credits, course availability, advisor recommendations, and your personal goals and interests. Please contact your holistic advisor if you have any questions.

Curriculum

• AACSB Accredited: Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International) represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
• Top 30 Business School: 2025 Poets&Quants ranked UD's School of Business Administration among the Top 30 in the nation for academic experience — and Top 50 overall.
• Flexibility: At 120 credits for graduation, students can pursue their business major and explore interdisciplinary classes, certificates, or minors that speaks to their passion or complements their business degree
• Capstone Project: Engage in a year-long capstone experience where you'll apply your knowledge and skills to a real client project benefiting a company or non-profit. Working in faculty-coached teams, you'll tackle challenges — from developing new information systems and streamlining complex data processes to creating insightful economic dashboards. This hands-on project emphasizes client interaction, professional communication and organizational skills, preparing you for immediate impact in your career.
• Professional Development: Every MIS student is automatically enrolled in the course MIS 150 (Professional Development Experiences in Information Systems), ensuring you're always advancing. This unique course, complementing your Career Flight Plan, guides you through essential activities like connecting with faculty on career goals, attending professional guest speaker events, and completing an internship, setting you up for success from day one.

Faculty and Staff Support

• 100% of Business Classes Taught by Faculty: All business courses are taught by faculty—never by graduate assistants or teaching assistants.
• Micro-Mentors: Connect with business micro-mentors for personalized guidance on careers, grad school, electives, and aligning your studies with your goals.
• Holistic Academic Advising: Build a lasting connection with your dedicated holistic academic advisor who supports you through your entire UD journey. Our holistic advisors understand the curriculum for all business majors at UD. They serve as the primary point of contact for Discover Business students for course registration, vocational major exploration and other academic concerns. They work closely with the student's Flight Crew to provide intervention for students who are struggling.

Career Development

• Required Career Flight Plan Curriculum: All business students complete four courses (50+ hours) of professional development through the Career Flight Plan — covering everything from CliftonStrengths and AI specializations to business etiquette, mock interviews, negotiation and more.
• Grow Your Network: When graduation arrives, you'll find you're not entering the real world for the first time — you'll already be a part of it. With your strong academic foundation and practical education, you'll be fully prepared for your career and future. Throughout your college career, you'll have opportunities for networking, internships and co-ops, and other activities that provide you with hands-on experience. Our majors have among the best placement rate in the School of Business Administration, and our graduates are in high demand.

Experiential Learning

• On-Campus Experience: Gain demonstrable resume success through unique on-campus opportunities. Work directly with the UDit team, advancing through roles from technical support to project management. You can also join CyberFlyers to boost cybersecurity awareness, directly applying your skills and building a powerful resume.
• Study Abroad and Away Opportunities: Technology has made our world increasingly more connected, and the economy has become more global than any time in history. To give our students a leg up prior to graduation, we offer several study abroad and away programs, including a full slate of summer study programs.
• Real-World Results Start Here: 100% of UD students complete a high-impact experiential learning opportunity — part of our University-wide commitment to hands-on, real-world education.
• BWISE (Business Wisdom through International, Service and Experiential Education) Requirement: Gets students out of the classroom and into companies, communities, and the world to lead, learn and gain real experience.
• Get Involved Beyond the Classroom: Join 25+ business-related student organizations to explore interests, build connections, and gain hands-on experience.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about management information systems at UD.

Additional MIS, OSC and Business Analytics Programs

• Business Analytics (B.S.B.A.)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Analytics (Minor)
• Cybersecurity (Minor)
• Management Information Systems (Minor)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (Minor)
• Business Analytics (MBAN)

Related Programs

• Accounting (B.S.B.A.)
• Business Economics (B.S.B.A.)
• Entrepreneurship (B.S.B.A.)
• Finance (B.S.B.A.)
• Marketing (B.S.B.A.)
• Management (B.S.B.A.)
• Discover Business
• Business Administration (MBA)

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.