Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] [Management Information Systems] From Texas A&M University

Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use analytical skills supported by information technology for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Demonstrate professionalism through interpersonal skills, including an understanding of ethical issues and governance responsibilities.
• Comprehend and explain the basic business functions of accounting, economics, finance, management, management systems, and marketing.
• Analyze and synthesize the integration of business functions in diverse cultural settings and the global marketplace.
• Additionally, a separate major-specific goal is listed for each major in its respective section

There are eight categories of undergraduate admission to the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi:

• Regular Freshman Admission (Regular First-Year Admission)
• Alternative Freshman Admission (Alternative First-Year Admission)
• Transfer Student Admission
• Transient Admission
• International Student Admission
• Postbaccalaureate Admission
• High School Senior Concurrent Enrollment Program
• Readmission

Careers in Management Information Systems

According to the US Department of Labor, employment for MIS majors is expected to grow 18.5% from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the average of other business majors. Because of the great variety of MIS application areas and technical specialties, numerous career choices are available:

Business Analyst

Business Analysts work with clients, evaluating processes and procedures to create IT solutions to meet business needs. They also determine systems requirements and calculate a return on investment for a new IT system that developers will build. They may also do data mining to assess and make decisions or investigative legal forensics. Additionally, they may be involved in overseeing IT project implementation.

Information Technology Consultant

This job focuses on the people, processes, and technology needed to improve business efficiency and effectiveness. Consultants give advice to use appropriate applications or other technology to solve business problems. They also produce reports and provide training to staff. An IT Consultant needs both business and technology skills, which is what the MIS degree focuses on.

Security Analyst

Security analysts ensure the security requirements of the applications. The duties may include: creating and testing the network disaster recovery plans, performing risk assessments and testing of data processing systems or installing firewall, data encryption and other security measures.

eBusiness Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs start their own businesses. They have a variety of skills such as managing employees, developing and implementing a solid business plan, understanding technical risks, overseeing web development, preparing a financial analysis and marketing a product. The MIS degree could be a good start for those want to be entrepreneurs in a technical industry.

Application Developer

An app developer translates software requirements into workable programming code, both developing and maintaining programs for a business. They will write or modify programs for a variety of technical, commercial, and business users. Applications developers also offer technical support to end users.