COMMUNITY INPUT LEADS TO NEW DEGREE PROGRAM

“In every discussion, constituents voiced a need for more qualified applicants to fill available management analyst and computer information systems positions.” – Dr. Tyler Yu

GGC’s new bachelor’s degree in management information system (MIS) allows students to combine information technology with the fast-paced, person-to-person interactions of the business space.

An MIS degree focuses on combining the coding aspect of a back-end developer with the social interaction of a business manager. Examples of careers that benefit from MIS degrees include information security analysts, data analysts and database engineers.

In creating this new degree, the School of Business (SBA) solicited extensive employer and area input. MIS graduates are in high demand, with 69% drawing an average starting salary of about $65,000.

“In every discussion, constituents voiced a need for more qualified applicants to fill available management analyst and computer information systems positions,” said Dr. Tyler Yu, SBA dean.

The new program appeals to students like Bailey Rungruang, who wants to combine his love of coding with his desire to work with others, and Kim Windham, who added MIS as a second major.

“MIS sets me up well because GGC’s program exposes you to tons of coding languages,” Windham said. “Getting into the industry with this much experience in different languages sets you apart.”