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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Iowa State UniversityThe B.S. in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business offers a unique integration of business acumen and technological expertise. This program is designed for students who want to understand how information systems can be leveraged to solve business problems, enhance decision-making, and drive strategic advantage.
The curriculum blends core business disciplines like accounting, finance, and management with technical skills in programming, data analysis, cybersecurity, project management, and enterprise systems. Students gain hands-on experience with tools like Power BI, Tableau, JMP, and engage in internships, consulting projects, and student organizations.
Course overview:
Year 1: Introductory coursework in economics, communication, and quantitative methods
Year 2: Core business courses and foundational programming for business
Year 3: Systems analysis, database management, project management, and business core
Year 4: Specialized MIS electives and global/ethical context courses
Information Systems & Business Analytics Club: Offers networking, company tours, and competitions
Internships & Employer Connections: Partnered with organizations like John Deere, Workiva, Kingland Systems, and Ernst & Young
Tools Used: Power BI, Tableau, JMP, SQL, Python (in some electives)
Project-Based Learning: Real-world case studies and capstone-style projects integrated into coursework
Excellent foundation for graduate programs such as MSIS or MBAN
Option to pursue concurrent master’s degrees in MIS or Business Analytics
Offers a strong mix of technical and business courses for roles in corporate IT, consulting, and analytics
2024 average starting salary: $64,597
Average internship wage: $20.70/hour
School Report, and Final Report RequiredTOEFL (IBT): Score of 71, with a minimum of 17 in both Writing and Speaking sectionsIELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with all subscores 5.5 or higherThe SAT and ACT exams are not required for applicants educated abroad or for transfer students. However, submitting scores can aid in the admissions process and assist with placing you into appropriate first-semester courses. The school codes for reporting SAT and ACT scores are 6306 and 1320, respectively.Common App personal essay is optionalApplication can be done via Common App or University websiteAACSB accreditedEnglish Language Tests Accepted: Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT), Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTEBusiness AnalystSystems AnalystIT ConsultantCybersecurity AnalystERP SpecialistProject ManagerDatabase Administrator
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