Management Information Systems (MIS) is the study of how Information Technology (IT) helps businesses and organizations achieve their strategic goals and operational objectives. Organizations are constantly seeking individuals who understand how technology can be used to improve operational efficiencies and drive smarter business decisions. At Auburn University at Montgomery, our mission is to educate and prepare students with both IT aptitude and business understanding that will qualify them for successful, high-demand careers in the IT field, producing graduates who don’t just understand technology but know how to strategically deploy it to give organizations a competitive advantage.

At the undergraduate level, AUM offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems, available in three optional tracks: General Information Systems, Enterprise Network Management, and Enterprise Data Management and Applications. Students learn to analyze, design, develop, and maintain information systems that support business operations across every function of an organization. With small class sizes, nine full-time PhD faculty members, hands-on training in high-end technology labs, and access to quality internship and career networking opportunities through AUM’s strong relationships in the Montgomery-area job market, undergraduate students graduate with both the technical credentials and the practical experience employers are looking for.

For those ready to advance their careers, AUM’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) is a STEM-designated graduate program that combines technical knowledge with management skills, offered with three concentrations: Information Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Business and Data Analytics. As part of the SAP University Alliances program, students gain direct access to the SAP Business Suite, including SAP ERP, giving them hands-on experience with the same enterprise software used by major organizations worldwide to manage accounting, human capital, materials, and sales operations. Students in the program also have the opportunity to conduct advanced research in AUM’s Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory, which houses the most powerful computing capabilities in the state.

Both programs are fully accredited by AACSB International and are designed with working professionals in mind, offering practical curricula that apply directly to real-world business situations. AUM’s MIS graduates go on to pursue roles such as Data Analytics Manager, Computer and Information Systems Manager, IT Risk Manager, and Cybersecurity Analyst, positions that command highly competitive salaries and are in growing demand across every industry. Whether you are just starting your IT career or looking to move into a leadership role as a Chief Technology Officer or Chief Information Officer, AUM’s Department of Information Systems is built to get you there.