Program Goals

Demand for MIS professionals is high and expected to rise even further in the future.  Unlike computer science or computer engineering graduates who possess in-depth IT knowledge but have difficulty in understanding and solving business problems, MIS graduates possess extensive knowledge of both the business and IT worlds.  MIS graduates excel in finding new and innovative ways of using information technology to improve business operations in marketing, production, accounting and finance, human resources, and strategic planning.  MIS graduates are employed by IT firms to understand and satisfy their customers’ needs as well as by a wide range of businesses that wish to exploit information technology to get ahead in the competition. 

The MIS program curriculum places almost equal weight on information technology and on business and management.  The program covers an extensive range of topics including computer architecture, networks, databases, programming languages, computer security, and Internet programming.  The electives enable students to either broaden their horizons or focus deeper on a particular subject area such as object-oriented programming or network management.            

Program Facilities

The MIS program is offered using the facilities of the Faculty of Business and Economics which houses multi-media and regular lecture rooms and computer facilities that have at present around 130 PCs for around 700 students.  In addition, students make use of the computer facilities which are open to students from all faculties. 

A Different Education

MIS students differ from others because of the extensive curriculum they follow which includes social science courses such as human resources management and communication, and technical courses such as computer architecture and Internet programming.  Such a highly interdisciplinary education demands that MIS students receive more individual attention to overcome their weaknesses and further develop themselves in line with their personal interest and ambitions. At the School, we take pride in the close rapport we have with our students and strive to do our best to assist each individual to realize their potential to the full extent.  

What is the market value of our graduates?

MIS programs have sprung up in universities around the world in response to the rising demand from businesses and public sector organizations.  Even so, the demand for MIS professionals is set to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future.

Nevertheless, information technology is a vast and rapidly expanding field and the market value of an MIS graduate depends on whether he/she possesses the right set of skills and knowledge for finding IT-enabled solutions for problems in real-life contexts.  Our program places great emphasis on immersing students in real-life scenarios and encouraging them to adopt bold, innovative approaches. 

Job Opportunities for MIS Graduates

MIS graduates are sought by all businesses and organizations which rely heavily on information technology to get things done. MIS professionals can work on the supply side, in the product design or marketing departments of IT companies which design and sell IT-based products and solutions.  Alternatively, they can work in businesses and organizations in a wide variety of sectors, analyzing when, where, and how their organization can make the best use of various IT tools, and preparing and managing IT initiatives for doing so, whilst taking into account such factors as changing market conditions, competitors, finances, and advances in various technologies.