UGA Specific Information for Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a hands-on major which equips students with real-world skills that are in demand in the job market and prepares students to lead IT-enabled change in organizations.

The Terry MIS program provides the foundation for students to go in a technical direction (such as a systems analyst), a business-oriented direction (such as a consultant or project manager), or a data-oriented direction (such as a data analyst). There are also career options that overlap between these directions- see below for a more complete list of potential career paths in MIS. 



Class of 2022 Career Outcomes for Management Information Systems*

** Includes Self-Employed


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Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS IN MIS

  • Application AnalystAs an application analyst you'll combine the maintenance of IT services with working face-to-face users who need your technical support. Application analysts administrate, monitor, and maintain software infrastructures and applications. 
  • Business Analyst - As a business analyst, you'll work within an organization, helping to manage change and plan for the future in line with company goals. This could be for one specific project, or as a permanent feature of the organization. You'll need to understand the current organizational situation, identify future needs, and create solutions to help meet those needs, usually (but not always) in relation to information and software systems. 
  • Business Intelligence Analyst - A business intelligence analyst is in charge of producing financial and market intelligence by managing data. Business intelligence analysts analyze said data and create reports to deliver to business stakeholders for decision making. 
  • Data Analyst - Data analysts are in charge of producing and tracking key performance indicators. Additionally, they gather, understand, and document business requirements using a variety of tools and techniques. Additionally, data analysts manipulate, analyze, and interpret complex datasets relating to the business they work for. 
  • Data Scientist - Data scientists deal with the unknown by using more advanced data techniques to make predictions about the future. They might automate their own machine learning algorithms or design predictive modeling processes that can handle both structured and unstructured data.
  • Database Administrator - Database administrators are in charge of the maintenance and security of databases. They test programs, fix errors, and make any necessary modifications to the databases they are in charge of. Additionally, database administrators are tasked with implementing security measures to ensure the integrity of said databases. 
  • Information Security Analyst - Information security analysts monitor, upgrade, and implement security measures for the protection of computer networks and sensitive business information. They are sometimes responsile for responding to security breaches and computer viruses. Additional responsibilities include encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to protect valuable information. 
  • Information Systems Manager - Information systems managers direct daily department operations, analyze workflows, and coordinate activities in other areas related to information systems. Additionally, they review project plans and meet with stakeholders to resolve problems. 
  • Consultant - Consultants work with a variety of clients and advise them on how to best use information technology to meet their business objectives and overcome obstacles. Consultants meet with clients, define project scopes, travel to customer sites, analyze IT requirements, and develop solutions to problems. Additionally, consultants help with the implementation of new systems in a business. 
  • Network Systems Administrator - Network Systems Administrators are responsible for maintaining and administering computer networks, computer hardware, software, and applications. Additionally, they diagnose, troubleshoot and fix software and hardware problems related to the business' network and systems. They may also test website performance. 
  • Project Manager - Project Managers are in charge of managing projects and ensuring that they adhere to the pre-established budget, schedule, and scope. They must also track project milestones and deliverables to ensure the successful execution of the project. Project managers help develop project plans, objectives, technologies, schedules, funding, and staffing as well. 
  • Risk Advisory - Risk advisors manage risk by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on a variety of risks within an organization. Some key responsibilities include documenting key risks, communicating risks, maintaining data quality of risk management systems, and making recommendations on ways to control and reduce risk. 
  • Systems Analyst - Systems analysts analyze science, engineering, business, and other data problems to improve computer systems by implementing solutions to these issues. They analyze requirements and procedures to automate systems, improve workflow, and minimize limitations. Additionally, systems analysts troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to resolve issues.  
  • Web Content Manager - These individuals are incharge of the design, development, and maintenance of websites and web applications. In addition, web content managers back up applications and data for recovery should the website crash. They also determine sources of webpage errors and take action to resolve said issues. Finally, they are in charge of updating content and links in a timely manner. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - ANSWERED BY YOUR CAREER CONSULTANT

When should I start looking for jobs? The tech and business industries have two main recruitment seasons- September/October and January/February. May graduates are encouraged to recuit during both seasons. To support your search, the UGA Career Center hosts career fairs in September and January every year. To see the specific dates, look on Handshake

What skills should I emphasize with employers? Of course your technical skillsand business acumen are valuable, but don't forget about your soft skills! Remember that programming languages can be taught, but it's much harder to teach someone skills like communication, work ethic, and leadership. Look at page 26 in the Career Guide to see a list of skills employers and graduate schools value. 

What should my resume look like? A MIS resume typically follows standard resume formatting. To see a good example, check out the UGA Career Center resume samples.

What are cover letters? Why do I need to write them? A cover letter is a business letter written to the employer that explains why you are qualified and a good fit for their open position. It accompanies your resume when you apply for a job. While your resume is an overview of your experiences, a cover letter directly address how those experiences have qualified you for the role. The cover letter “builds the bridge” between your resume and the position description so that there is no miscommunication regarding your qualifications. For example, “My experience in ____ and ___ have directly prepared me for this role.” Good cover letters are tailored to the job you are applying to. Even if a cover leter is not required for a role, submitting one demonstrates your initiative and excitement about the role. To see an example cover letter, check out page 36-37 in the Career Guide

Are internships important? Internships are great tools to help you achieve your goals for full-time employment. MIS students typically complete an internship the summer before their final year, but you are welcome to search for an internship earlier if you would like. While they are excellent tools, they are not prerequisites for the workforce. You can demonstrate your skills and experiences through other mediums, like class and/or independent projects, part-time jobs, student leadership, and more. 

How can I meet with my career consultant for a one-on-one appointment? You can schedule an appointment with your career consultant by calling 706-254-3375 or logging in to Handshake. On Handshake, click on "Career Center" and then "Appointments." 

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Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET - The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations (Login using your 810/811)
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook - The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations
  • Career Insider: Vault Guides - Vault is one of the world’s leading sources of Career Intelligence.  It can help make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects significantly easier and more efficient. Whether you are just exploring possible career paths or you are ready for your interview, Career Insider can help! (Login using your 810/811)
  • Candid Career - Whether you are just beginning to explore career options, preparing for a job interview, or looking to change careers, CandidCareer.com can help by providing you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy to use website. We can all learn from the experiences of others and the Career Center makes this valuable resource available to UGA students so they may be informed and ready for what lies ahead. (Login using your 810/811)
  • UGA Mentor Program- Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. The program connects students to alumni mentors for personal and professional development 
  • Big Interview - Online practice interview platform. Practice basic interview questions or questions based on your industry interests or competencies! Also provides practice interview questions for graduate/professional schools. Just sign-up using your uga email address! 
  • Interstride- View jobs/internship in other countries and country career guides

Employment Websites

GENERAL

  • Handshake - UGA's platform for job/internship postings (Login with your UGA MyID and password)
  • LinkedIn - Network with professionals and view job openings
  • Interstride - Job/internship openings in countries abroad as well as country career guides providing information about finding employment in other countries. 
  • Specialized - Check out Idealist for jobs in the Nonprofit sector and USAJobs for opportunities in the federal government. 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC


Professional Associations/Resources

NEWS - Computerworld• E-Commerce Times • Entertainment Software Association • Gartner Group • Government Computer News • InformationWeek • Internet News • IT World • PC Magazine

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS - American Society for Information Sciences • Association for Computing Machinery • Association for Information Systems • Association for Women in Computing • Computer Software/Systems Jobs • Information Systems Security Association • Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals • Internet Society  • Mass Technology Leadership Council • Software & Information Industry Association • Storage Networking Industry Association

COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH - Career Bliss • GlassDoor • Salary.com

LINKEDIN- Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests.  To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well. To login, visit the LinkedIn main page. 

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2022 Management Information Systems majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Aaron's Data Analyst
Accenture Tech Arch Analyst
Accenture Tech Arch Delivery Analyst
Accenture Technology Architect Delivery Analyst
Accenture Technology Consulting Associate
Accenture Consultant
Accenture Consulting Analyst
Ad Victoriam Solutions Business Development
Ad Victoriam Solutions Salesforce Consultant
AIG Technology Analyst
Amazon Program Manager
Amazon Business Analyst
Angel Oak Capital Advisors Associate Vice President
Anthology Service Associate
AT&T Software Engineer
AT&T Tech Development Program Engineer I
AT&T Technical Business Manager
AT&T Technical Business Manager
AT&T Data Analyst
Avanade Cloud Engineer
Bain & Company Associate Consultant
Bain & Company Associate Consultant
Bell Flight Associate Information Technology Analyst
Berkadia Rotational Analyst
Boost Lighting, Inc. E-Commerce Coordinator
Capgemini Business Analyst
Capgemini Consultant
Capgemini Consultant
Caterpillar Financial Services Information Services Analyst
Chevron IT Project Manager
Cisco Business Analyst
Citibank Investment Banking Analyst
Coalfire Global Assurance Associate
Cognizant Business Analyst
Cognizant EAS Digital Technology Developer
Constanci Implementation Consultant
Cox Communications Data Analyst II
Credera Technology Consultant
Deloitte Strategy & Analytics - Analyst
Deloitte Analyst
Deloitte Analyst
Deloitte Analyst
Deloitte Cyber Risk Advisory Analyst
Deloitte Solution Delivery Analyst
Deloitte Risk & Financial Advisory Analyst
Deloitte Finance and Risk Advisory Analyst
Deloitte Service Delivery Analyst
Deloitte Technology Analyst
Deloitte Application and Program Analyst
Deloitte Application and Program Analyst
Deloitte Application Developer
Deloitte Applications and Program Analyst
Deloitte Marketing Data Analyst
Eli Lilly and Company Sales Representative
Epic Systems Technical Solutions Engineer
Equifax Security & Compliance Project Coordinator
Equifax Solutions Engineer
Experient Group Consultant
EY FSO Business Consultant
EY FSO Technology Consultant
EY Project Manager
EY Cyber Security Consultant
EY Technical Risk Consultant
EY Cybersecurity Consultant
EY Cybersecurity Consultant
EY Cybersecurity Consultant - Staff
EY Cybersecurity Technology Consultant
EY Associate
EY Associate
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Consultant
EY Tax Technology and Transformation Staff
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Consultant
EY Technology Risk Consultant
EY Deal Technology Associate
EY Technology Risk Consultant
EY Technology Risk Consultant
EY Associate Analyst
EY Consultant
EY Consultant
EY SSO Tech consultant
EY Financial Services Technological Consultant
EY Associate
Fidelity Investments Fidelity Fund & Investment Operations Associate
FIS Product Support Representative
Fiserv Financial Analyst
Frazier & Deeter Associate
Frazier & Deeter Process Risk Associate
Freddie Mac Single-Family Analyst
General Electric Data Engineer
General Motors Software Test Engineer
General Motors Software Developer
Global Payments Inc. Business Resilience Governance Intern
Grant Thornton LLP Risk Advisory Associate
Grant Thornton LLP Risk Advisory Associate
HR Path Consultant
IBM Data Scientist
Indigo Energy Supply and Logistics Analyst
Johnson Lambert Business Advisory Services Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate
KPMG Costumer Solutions Advisory Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate
KPMG Advisory Associate - Cyber Security
KPMG Cyber Security Advisory
KPMG Cyber Security Services Associate
KPMG Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate
KPMG Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate
KPMG Risk Advisory Associate
KPMG Risk Advisory Associate
KPMG Technology Assurance Associate
KPMG Associate
KPMG Associate
KPMG Technology Assurance Audit Associate
KPMG Tax Ignition - Data and Analytics Associate
KPMG Data Analytics Associate
KPMG Junior Advisor
KPMG Workday Associate Consultant
KPMG Associate Advisor
KPMG Defense Associate
KPMG Audit Associate
Manhattan Associates Cloud Analyst
Manhattan Associates Support Consultant
Manhattan Associates Software implementation Consultant
Manhattan Associates Software Consultant
Manhattan Associates Software Consultant
Manhattan Associates Software Consultant
McKinsey & Company Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company Capabilities & Insights Analyst
Mohawk Industries SAP Cloud Analyst
NCR Corporation Software Engineer
NCR Corporation PS Technical Consultant
NCR Corporation IT Business Analyst
NCR Corporation Associate Business Consultant
NCR Corporation Associate Business Consultant
NCR Corporation Information Technology Business Analyst
Nike Data Science Analyst
NTT Data Business & Technology Strategy Consultant
NTT Data Business and Technology Consultant
NTT Data Business and Technology Consultant
NTT Data Consultant
OneTrust Associate Implementation Consultant
Opplane Inc. Information Security Analyst
Oracle Technical Consultant
Oracle ISV Partner Consultant
Origami Risk Business Systems Analyst
PConline365 Customer Service Representative
Perficient Associate Business Consultant
Perficient Associate Business Consultant
Perficient Associate Business Consultant
Perficient Associate Business Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associate Technology Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cyber Defense - Implementation & Operations
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Cybersecurity and Privacy Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers M&A Advisory Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Management Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Risk Assurance Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Data and Tech Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associate - Digital Platforms
PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Consulting Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Technology Consulting Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting Solutions Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associate Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers Forensic Technology Associate
Protiviti Internal Audit & Financial Advisory Consultant
Protiviti Tech Consultant
Protiviti Technology Consultant
Protiviti Technology Consultant
Protiviti Consultant
Protiviti Consultant
QGenda Product Analyst
Remotiv Client Success Coordinator
RSM US LLP Technology Advisory Consultant
RSM US LLP Associate - Digital Platforms
RSM US LLP Technology Consulting Associate
RSM US LLP Technology Risk Consultant
RSM US LLP Associate Consultant
Seller Accountant Account Onboarding Manager
Snow Software Technical Consultant
Synthetic Turf Resources BI/Data Analyst
The Home Depot Logistics Analyst
The Home Depot Import Operations Analyst
Truist Leadership Development Program Member
Trustpoint.One Account Executive
TurnKey Compliance IT Compliance Consultant
UKG Integration Consultant
UKG Solution Consultant
UPS Assistant Specialist
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Business Process Analyst
Wonderkind Social Media Marketing Manager
Workday Associate Test Consultant
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2022 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2022 Management Information Systems majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2022 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Colorado State University Computer Information Systems, MS
Georgia Institute of Technology Computer Science, MS
Georgia Institute of Technology Data Science and Analytics, MS
Georgia State University Law, JD
University of Florida Information Systems/Operations Management, Master's
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Law, JD/MBA
University of Georgia Data Science and Business Analytics, MS
University of Georgia Business Analytics, MSBA
University of Georgia Accounting, MAcc
University of Georgia Accounting, MAcc
Wake Forest University Business Analytics, MSBA
* denotes no responses received.