Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
Loretto, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Earn a Respected MIS Degree from Saint Francis University
Businesses and customers have never been more connected. From customers clicking "buy it now" on a touch screen to senior managers making data-driven decisions affecting the world's largest companies, the Management Information Systems (MIS) discipline is the backbone of modern business. If you love technology and business, then an MIS degree could be for you!
- Internship and mentoring opportunities
- IACBE accredited
- Apply classroom skills to "real world" projects
The SFU Learning Experience
At SFU, you can combine your passion for technology and business into a rewarding career with an MIS degree. Faculty members work closely with the students and maintain a constant focus on career preparation. Here you will gain a highly marketable business education that focuses on integrity, ethical behavior, and social responsibility in business.
Find your MIS career path!
At Saint Francis, we want to provide you with plenty of opportunities to learn about business from respected leaders, participate in hands-on training, and become involved in the community.
Experiences like these will help you be ready for your future career:
- Business Internships: Our established relationships with businesses and alumni help you gain experience while earning credits.
- Travel: The annual Spring in London course offers an unparalleled international business experience and is just one example of the opportunities open to business students.
Accreditation Statement
Saint Francis University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Lenexa, Kansas.
The Management Information Systems program prepares students to analyze, design, develop, implement, integrate, manage, and maintain management information systems and information technology. The program carefully and effectively blends a solid business administration education with the technical and conceptual aspects of computer-based information systems and e-commerce.
Year 1
Fall
- ECON101 Principles of Economics I 3
- BUS101 Business in a Global Society 3
- RLST105 Franciscan Goals for Today 3
- HIST_ELECT History Course at 100 or 200 level 3
- CORE113 First-Year Seminar 3
- CORE103 Community Enrichment (Fall - 6) 0
Spring
- ECON102 Principles of Economics II 3
- SSCI_ELECT Soc Sci Elective (PLSC, PSCY101, or SOC) 3
- SCI_ELECT Science Elective 3
- FNAR_ELECT Fine Arts Elective 3
- WRIT102 Research Writing 3
- CORE104 Community Enrichment (Spring- 6) 0
Year 2
Fall
- MIS102 Management Information Systems 3
- ACCT101 Financial Accounting 3
- MGMT101 Principles of Management 3
- COMM103 Public Speaking 3
- MATH111 MATH101 or higher (MATH111 recommended) 3
- LIT104 Intro to Literature 3
Spring
- MIS110 Computer Programming with Bus Apps 3
- ACCT102 Managerial Accounting 3
- COMM208 Writing & Communicating in Bus 3
- PHIL205 Discovering Philosophy 3
- CSA130 Cyber Security Foundations 3
Year 3
Fall
- MIS345 Data Base Management 3
- BUSA311 Desc, Pred Analytics for Bus or STAT301 3
- FIN202 Finance 3
- MGMT102 Production/Operations Management 3
- MIS_INFRA Infrastructure Elect: CPSC140 or CSA332 3
- EXAM301 Writing Competency Exam 0
Spring
- BUSA103 Advanced Excel with Bus Apps 3
- MKTG101 Marketing 3
- PHIL313 Business Ethics 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
Year 4
Fall
- MIS343 System Analysis and Design 3
- LANG_ELECT Language at 102 level or higher 3
- MGMT401 Strategic Management 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
- FREE_2 2 Credit Free Elective 2
Spring
- MIS406 Project Management Practices 3
- MIS_ELECT MIS Elective See Catalog for Options 3
- BLAW_ELECT Business Law Elective 3
- CORE407 Senior Keystone 3
- FREE_3 3 Credit Free Elective 3
Upon Completion of this program, students are able to:
- Demonstrate, in the Spirit of Saint Francis in the Marketplace, knowledge of the ethical value choices and responsibilities of businesses and business leaders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles in business in the functional areas of accounting, information systems, finance, management, and marketing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legal, social, and economic environments of business.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the global dimension of business.
- Integrate the functional areas of business in the process of decision-making.
- Demonstrate the ability to professionally communicate.
The importance of information technology and information systems to organizations means that well-educated MIS professionals are in demand. Five of the top 20 "best jobs" rend documented by U.S. News and World Report are MIS-related.
SFU MIS students prepare themselves for careers in both technology and management in careers ranging from logistics and data management to e-commerce and government. Our instructors carefully merge industry theory with real-world applications so that students will quickly be able to apply their lessons in the workforce. A strong network of SFU alumni combined regional/national networks maintained by MIS faculty allow for internships and employment opportunities.
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