Business Administration - Management Information Systems Concentration, BA

Western Washington University - International Study Center (StudyGroup)

The Business Administration program has been designed to prepare students for leadership roles in business and the community. One program objective is to provide students with the perceptual and analytical skills necessary in making decisions and evaluating policy in business another is to develop student understanding of the social, economic and regulatory environment of business. The program is designed for students with a variety of career goals, including opportunities with financial institutions, manufacturing and retail firms, service industries and the public sector. Learning Competency Goals Demonstrate breadth of business knowledge Produce quality business documents Analyze problems using an ethical perspective Analyze the legal implications of business decisions Critically analyze problems and defend resolutions Solve business problems using quantitative techniques Apply a global perspective in conducting business Identify and analyze social consequences of business activities Understand the importance of environmental sustainability Why Consider a Management Information System (MIS) Concentration in the Business Administration Major? As technologies continue to develop, there is an ongoing demand for professionals who can develop technology-based solutions to support organizations. Management Information Systems (MIS) students are problem solvers who develop an understanding of business, people, and technology. They learn how to develop and implement systems to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Career opportunities for MIS students include business/system analysis, database development and management, business intelligence and analytics, information systems consulting, systems administration, software development, software quality assurance, end-user support, and other professional roles.