Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems

Students in the BBA in Management Information Systems gain practical experience by applying technology and analytical concepts to business problems rather than learning them only through theory. OU's MIS curriculum includes hands-on learning, industry interaction, project-based activities, and real-world organizational work, while the Center for Management Information Systems Studies connects students with businesses and technology professionals. Students can also participate in the MIS Student Association and industry-focused activities that expose them to current MIS careers and technologies.

Students can develop practical experience through:

• MIS 3213 – Business Data Analysis: Students participate in a project-based competition in which their work is judged by industry professionals, providing direct experience with business data analysis and presentation.

• Real-world field project: The MIS program includes a capstone field project in which students work with a real organization and develop a technology-based solution to an actual business need.

• Industry interaction: MIS courses include interaction with industry leaders, while the curriculum is developed with input from industry representatives.

• Center for Management Information Systems Studies (CMISS): Students benefit from the Center's academic-business partnership, which connects the MIS Division with member organizations and provides opportunities for engagement with employers.

• Industry presentations: CMISS member organizations can participate in undergraduate courses and MIS Student Association meetings to share information about current IT trends, technologies, and careers.

• Corporate field trips: CMISS provides opportunities for exclusive field trips to member organizations' headquarters, allowing students to see professional work environments and technology in practice.

• MIS Student Association (MISSA): MISSA provides a social and study environment and serves as a student chapter of the Association for Information Systems, giving students opportunities to connect with other MIS students and companies.

• Study abroad: Business students can access study-abroad courses and locations through OU's Steve Dolman Family Study Abroad Office.

• Collaborative study facilities: Price College provides study rooms equipped with whiteboards and internet access, supporting small-group collaboration and project work.

• Career and employer engagement: Price College connects students with internships, employers, career fairs, networking events, alumni, and recruiters through its Career Center and Handshake platform.

Graduates of the BBA in Management Information Systems can combine business knowledge with technical and analytical skills to pursue roles across technology, consulting, data, cybersecurity, and business operations. OU identifies career outcomes including Business Intelligence Engineer, Technology Risk Consultant, EAS Technology Developer, Application and Program Analyst, Business Analyst, Information Security Analyst, IT Auditor, Web Developer, and Data Scientist.

Typical career roles:
Business Intelligence Engineer, Business Analyst, Technology Risk Consultant, Application and Program Analyst

Students can build their career through:

• Price Career Center: Students receive support with professional development planning, resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, internship and job searches, career fairs, networking, interview preparation, mock interviews, and salary negotiation.

• Employment and salary information: OU's current MIS page reports an average starting salary of $68,135 for Price College MIS graduates. OU also identifies employers where Price College MIS graduates work, including American Fidelity, Devon Energy, Ernst & Young, Lockheed Martin, Meta, and Paycom.

• Industry partnerships: The Center for Management Information Systems Studies (CMISS) is a partnership between academia and business that connects the MIS Division with member organizations. Industry partners can contribute to curriculum development, interact with students, provide presentations, and participate in activities designed to connect students with potential employers.

• Internship opportunities: Price Career Center works with employers to develop internship and full-time employment opportunities, while Handshake allows students to access internship and job postings and connect with recruiters.

• Professional networking: The MIS Student Association brings students and companies together to learn about MIS careers, while employer engagement activities provide additional opportunities to meet industry professionals.

• Career outcomes: OU reports graduates working in positions such as Analyst/Programmer, Business Analyst, Database Administration, Information Security Analyst, Network Administration, IT Auditor, Web Developer, Data Scientist, and Project Manager.

• Accreditation value: Price College of Business has maintained AACSB accreditation since 1926, providing an established external quality framework for its business education.

• Industry-informed curriculum: OU states that the MIS curriculum is developed with industry representatives, helping connect coursework with current organizational and technology needs.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the BBA in Management Information Systems, students can continue into the Master of Science in Management of Information and Technology (MS-MIT), including OU's accelerated BBA/MS-MIT pathway. Students may also pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other advanced study options, while OU's MIS Division also offers graduate programs in Management of Information and Technology, Business Analytics, and a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems.