Riverland Community College

Propel Your Career Forward with a Degree in Management Information Systems at Riverland Community College

Are you fascinated by the role of technology in business and looking for a career that combines both? Studying Management Information Systems (MIS) at Riverland Community College offers an ideal pathway to such a future. Our MIS program equips students with critical knowledge about computer databases, networks, security, and the strategic use of information technology in business operations.

Why Choose MIS at Riverland?

• Transfer Opportunities: The MIS Transfer Pathway AS degree enables seamless transfer to designated bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities, ensuring you enter as a junior and continue directly in your field of study.
• Focused Curriculum: Courses are designed to provide a deep understanding of the role of IT in organizational settings, preparing you for advanced studies and diverse career opportunities in the digital age.

What Will I Study?

• Principles of Management
• Network Security Fundamentals
• Scripting Fundamentals

Career Outlook

• Employment in computer and information systems management is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations.
• Professionals in MIS are critical as firms expand their operations to digital platforms and seek to secure their information systems.

Industry-Leading Job Titles:

• CIOs: Set and oversee technology goals within an organization.
• CTOs: Evaluate new technology and its applicability to organizational goals.
• IT Directors/MIS Directors: Manage IT departments and direct IT policy and strategy.
• IT Security Managers: Develop and enforce policies to ensure network and data security.

Scholarships Available

• AT & T Aspire (STEM) Scholarship
• Alliant Energy Foundation Scholarship
• Explore more scholarship opportunities and deadlines

Get Started on Your Path to Success in MIS If you're ready to leverage technology to drive business success and want to know more about the MIS program at Riverland Community College, fill out our request for more information form today. Don’t miss the opportunity to develop the skills that will help you thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Join us and start shaping your future in Management Information Systems.

Last Updated: May 8, 2024