Students in the MIS program gain the skills necessary to analyze an organization鈥檚 information needs and develop technological solutions to effectively solve business problems. In today鈥檚 fast-paced, global environment, technology is a necessary and integral part of business. MIS professionals have the knowledge to understand both the business goals and information needs of the organization, and to deliver the application of technology to meet those needs.
The objective of providing a foundational education in management information systems and innovation at the undergraduate level cannot be realized without appropriate curricula content, effective teaching, and ultimately, learning. Within the undergraduate management information systems major, we subscribe to the following learning goals for each of our undergraduate students:
Career opportunities include:
Consulting
Database Administration
Information Systems Security
Networking and Telecommunications
Systems Analysis and Design
Technology Management
This is an excellent major for students who enjoy technology and want to apply their knowledge in a business environment.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
College of Business and Economics
1601 University Avenue,
MORGANTOWN,
West Virginia,
26506, United States
Students who are direct admitted to the major as first-time freshmen must possess an overall GPA of at least 2.5 and have completed the course prerequisites listed in the table below with minimum grade of C-, unless otherwise noted, to be eligible to enroll in upper-division course work.
English Language Requirements: TOEFL Internet-Based = 79; IELTS = 6.5; Duolingo English Test = 105, Pearson Test of English Academic = 53. In some cases, SAT reading or ACT English test scores may be used to meet English Proficiency.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.