Concentration in Management Information Systems

The MIS Concentration provides you with knowledge of computer and information technologies, prepares you for careers that include IT Support & Help Desk Services, Database and Network Administration, E-Business and Enterprise Systems Support. Concentration coursework will help you:

  • Learn the fundamentals of applying information technologies in business.
  • Develop the skills to manage and maintain information systems in business.
  • Solve real-world business problems with IT systems.
  • Acquire the knowledge to design and develop information systems to solve business problems.

Join the MIS Concentration and embrace a bright career future. According Mr. Jon Zion, President of Staffing at Robert Half Inc., “IT positions are plentiful…(even in a bad economy)...even at companies that outsource overseas. Systems administrators, network security specialists and help-desk technicians are (always) in demand.”

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) survey found MIS and computer related starting salaries to be $62,350 in 2019!

The courses you would take include: Management Information Systems, Application Development, Systems Analysis and Design, Networking, Database Management, E-Business, Enterprise Systems and an MIS Special Topics elective.

Read more about the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Course Listing

For the latest course information and descriptions, please visit the UMass Lowell online Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

Year-by-Year Course Plan

Check out our degree pathways, which offer sample plans for completing your degree in four years.

For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)		3
ENTR.1500Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business3
MIST.2010Business Information Systems3
MATH.1210Management Precalculus (MATH)3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Requisite Science Lab (SCL)31

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ECON.2020Principles of Macroeconomics3
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
MKTG.2010Marketing Principles3
FINA.2000Personal Finance3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2/53

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ACCT.2010Accounting / Financial3
MKTG.2100Professional Communications (WOC)3
ECON.2010Principles of Microeconomics (SS)3
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (STEM)3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2/53

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ACCT.2020Accounting / Managerial3
FINA.3010Financial Management (QL)3
POMS.2010Introduction to Business Analytics3
LGST.2620Introduction to Business Law (SS)3
MIST.2020Emerging Technologies and Data Storytelling3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MIST.3050Business Applications Development (CTPS)3
MGMT.3010Organizational Behavior3
POMS.3010Operations Management3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)2/53
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Perspective (SS)23

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
MIST.3030Database Management Systems (IL)3
MIST.3040Data Communications and Networks (QL)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxScience Elective (SCL)3
xxxx.xxxxCo-Requisite Science Lab (SCL)31

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MGMT.3800Business Ethics (SRE)3
MIST.3/4xxxManagement Information Systems Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective43
Total15

Spring Semester

Total15
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
MIST.4020Systems Analysis and Design3
MGMT.4900 /
ENTR.4960		Strategic Management /
Entrepreneurship Strategy Implementation1		3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective43
xxxx.xxxxManning Elective (3000/4000 level)3
xxxx.xxxxManning or Non-Manning Elective (3000/4000 level)3

Total Minimum Credits = 122

Minimum [major] Credits: 36

Maximum [major] that can be counted toward graduation: 54

Career Connected Experience (CCE) Requirement: In addition to the course requirements listed in the degree pathway, students must satisfy a Manning Career Connected Experience Requirement.

1Capstone Requirement: Either MGMT.4900 or ENTR.4960 satisfies the Capstone requirement.

2Diversity and Cultural Awareness: The Core Curriculum Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) Essential Learning Outcome is met outside the major. Students are encouraged to select an AH or SS course that meets this degree requirement. Please see the DCA course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

3Science with Lab can be a science course (3 credits) with a separate lab course (1 credit) or a science course with the lab component built into the course (3 credits; Example: CHEM.1010, CHEM.1020, CHEM.1040, LIFE.1080, NUTR.1100).

4Calculus (MATH.1220 or other equivalent course) is recommended as a Manning or non-Manning elective for students intending to pursue graduate degree in the future.

5Students are strongly encouraged to take a HIST course as an AH elective.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.