Management Information Systems Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ohio University

Program Overview

Ohio University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems (MIS) combines business knowledge with technology, systems analysis, information management and problem-solving, preparing students to help organisations use technology more effectively. The program suits students who enjoy both business and technology and want to design, implement and optimise information systems while developing the communication and teamwork skills needed to work with clients and business users.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students begin with the Copeland Core, building a foundation in business knowledge, ethical reasoning and professional development through courses such as BA 1000: Introduction to the College of Business, BA 1100: Introduction to Business and Ethical Reasoning, and the College of Business Learning Community Seminar. These subjects establish the business perspective students will use later when applying technology to organisational challenges.

Year 2: Students move toward the MIS discipline and begin developing the ability to understand business processes and information requirements. Coursework such as MIS 2200: Systems Analysis and Design and MIS 2800: Business Intelligence and Information Management introduces students to analysing business systems, designing technology solutions and managing information for organisational decision-making.

Year 3: Students develop more advanced technical and implementation skills through courses such as MIS 3200: Systems Development and MIS 3800: Business Cybersecurity. The curriculum allows students to explore how information systems are developed and how organisations can protect business information and technology resources.

Year 4: Students bring their technical, analytical and business knowledge together through advanced coursework including MIS 4200: AI Consulting and MIS 4800: MIS Capstone. The capstone provides an opportunity to apply the program’s learning to a project for a local or international organisation, while AI Consulting develops students’ ability to consider emerging technology in business contexts.

Focus Areas

Management information systems, systems analysis and design, business intelligence, information management, systems development, business cybersecurity, AI consulting, information systems implementation, technology and business processes, project management

Learning Outcomes

Students develop skills in analysing business systems, identifying organisational technology needs, designing and implementing information-system solutions, managing business information, understanding cybersecurity, applying emerging technologies, communicating technical solutions to business users, managing projects and working collaboratively on business problems.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Ohio University’s College of Business is AACSB accredited. OHIO states that fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide hold AACSB accreditation, and its accreditation process evaluates areas including mission, faculty qualifications, curriculum and strategic planning through comprehensive reviews.

Reputation (Employability Rankings/Stats)

The MIS program reports that 96% of its 2022 graduates experienced a positive outcome such as employment or continuing education within six months of commencement. Ohio University’s employer-facing data reports a 91% response rate, 96% positive outcomes and an average salary of $63,713 for Management Information Systems graduates from the 2021–22 academic year.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Ohio University’s MIS program places strong emphasis on learning by doing. Every MIS major must complete at least one internship and a capstone project, while Business Cluster courses provide collaborative project experience from the beginning of the BBA; students can also participate in the Ohio International Consulting Program, where students work with client organisations on advisory projects.

The program also gives students access to specialised business facilities and technology-focused student activities that allow them to develop and demonstrate practical skills:

Required internship: Every MIS major must complete at least one internship before graduation, providing direct workplace experience in management information systems.
MIS Capstone: MIS 4800: MIS Capstone involves partnering with a local or international organisation and completing a project, giving students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to an actual organisational challenge.
Ohio International Consulting Program: Through OICP, students are assigned to a client organisation by OHIO’s partner ServiceNow and provide advisory services for at least one semester while completing their internship requirement.
Business Cluster: OHIO business students complete a core collection of courses with a cohort, developing teamwork and project skills through business projects.
Business intelligence: MIS 2800: Business Intelligence and Information Management develops knowledge relevant to managing business information and using it to support organisations.
Systems development: MIS 3200: Systems Development gives students focused coursework in developing information-system solutions.
Business cybersecurity: MIS 3800: Business Cybersecurity adds security-focused knowledge to the MIS curriculum, helping students understand technology risks affecting business information systems.
AI consulting: MIS 4200: AI Consulting provides coursework focused on applying emerging artificial-intelligence concepts in a business consulting context.
ISAP student organisation: Information Systems and Analytics Professionals (ISAP) provides professional development, industry exposure, networking and hands-on workshops, alongside opportunities for certifications and leadership development.
Computer laboratories: Copeland Hall provides five College of Business computer labs, and virtual labs are available to College of Business students through OHIO’s virtual-lab environment.
Collaborative project facilities: The Phil and Pat Muck Business Annex has technology-equipped classrooms and breakout rooms designed for collaborative work and team projects.
Career and professional facilities: Copeland Hall houses Business Academic Advising & Career Services as well as the Analytics and Information Systems offices, supporting students' academic and professional development.

Progression & Future Opportunities

MIS graduates can pursue technology-business roles that require both technical understanding and the ability to communicate with people and organisations. Ohio University identifies Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Information Systems Consultant, Database Administrator, Information Systems Auditor and Chief Technology Officer among the career opportunities for MIS graduates.

Typical job roles include Systems Analyst, Information Systems Consultant, Database Administrator and Project Manager.

Students can strengthen their transition into employment through:

Career services: Business Academic Advising & Career Services provides career support from the freshman year, including internship and job-search assistance, career fairs, Handshake employer connections, workshops, seminars and one-on-one coaching.
Employment outcomes: OHIO reports 96% positive outcomes within six months for its 2022 MIS graduates. Employer-facing data for the 2021–22 academic year reports 96% positive outcomes and an average salary of $63,713 for MIS graduates.
Industry partnerships: Through the Ohio International Consulting Program, MIS students can work with client organisations through OHIO partner ServiceNow, providing advisory services for at least one semester.
Employer network: OHIO's College of Business reports that employers recruit students through career fairs, networking events, student organisations and campus visits, while the MIS program lists alumni working with organisations including Fifth Third Bank, Goodyear, Cardinal Health, IBM and Trans Impact.
Professional accreditation: AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognised quality framework for the College of Business and involves recurring review of curriculum, faculty qualifications, mission and strategic planning.
Career development: OHIO reports that 83% of Business graduates have jobs at graduation, 90% get jobs within three months, and 100% of students have an internship before graduation at the broader College of Business level. These figures are college-wide rather than MIS-specific.
Professional network: The Bobcat Network and College of Business alumni community provide longer-term connections with business and technology professionals; OHIO's Executive Advisory Board includes MIS alumni and senior technology leaders.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into postgraduate business and management education, with Ohio University specifically identifying its Master of Science in Management (MSM) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) as graduate options for MIS majors.