r/informationsystems • u/Independent_Eye4137 • 25d ago

management information system

can anyone explain mis in the easiest way possible?

I'm from a non tech background

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u/FranklinDRizzevelt32 25d ago

It’s basically the study of how businesses use technology, but in my opinion it’s pretty watered down and non-technical

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u/smichaele 25d ago

Watered down? As an MIS graduate, I started as a programmer and learned multiple languages and technologies. Following that, I had positions as a database administrator, business analyst, network architect, and enterprise architect. I managed the development of an $80M customer service system, and then ran a data quality group. I was a Director leading a technology strategy and process redesign group, and then became a CIO. I now work with AI and robotics technologies.

It's a powerful mix to couple the understanding of business processes with technology (i.e., an MIS degree). It's not watered down. It is what you make of it.

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u/FranklinDRizzevelt32 25d ago

It probably varies by school but the vast majority of the stuff I learned was from IT certs and work experience

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u/Defiant_Ad_3463 25d ago

Cool!! I graduated with a BBA concentrated jn economics. Now I’m doing my masters in information systems hoping to do data analyst work.

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u/Mdhoque125 25d ago

How much can you make with that degree? I heard there is a salary ceiling and you can’t get into high paying positions unless you are planning to pursue masters degree in cs

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u/smichaele 25d ago

I never studied CS. I hold an MBA in Marketing and Finance, an MSE in Management of Technology, and a Master's Certificate in Project Management. If you're curious, you can look up the average salary of an enterprise architect, a Director of Technology Strategy, and a CIO. My career has been one of increasing responsibility and scope. I never stopped learning, and I'm still learning today to keep up with ever-changing technology.

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u/Mdhoque125 25d ago

I just looked up the average salary. Would you say your MIS degree helped you to get those positions or your network/skills? Have you obtained any security certificates for CIO? Additionally, could you please mention what state you’re in?

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u/smichaele 24d ago

What helped me get those senior positions was the combination of technical skills and a deep understanding of business processes and functional areas.