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Around the globe, more and more companies are dependent on information technology for competitive advantage, as well as for doing business on the Web. Students looking to gain that extra edge in the marketplace should consider Stetson University's Management Information Systems (MIS) program.  While our MIS major reflects the dynamic and ever-changing information technology and electronic commerce environments, it also is standards-based and draws on curricular guidelines developed by programs such as the Association for Computing Machinery, Association for Information Systems, and Association for Information Technology Professionals. Both the MIS major and minor combine a strong business component with an in-depth study of state-of-the-art technology to prepare students for successful careers as computer systems professionals in the electronic business environment. Career and experientially oriented, the program provides opportunities for internships and many other real-world experiences through strategic partnerships with national organizations like SAP and the Oracle Corporation.

Faculty

Faculty members in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences are committed to student learning through teaching excellence. They are actively involved in innovative research; scholarly activities; professional organizations; using creative educational methods; service to the department, school and university; and providing consulting services to business organizations. Our faculty includes:

• Shahram Amiri, Ed.D, College of William and Mary
• Fred K. Augustine, Ph.D., Florida State University; organizational issues involved in the use of business intelligence technologies, development and implementation of e-business systems, global aspects of e-commerce
• Morris W. Goodwin, M.B.A., Stetson University MBA program
• Gary C. Oliphant, Ph.D., Florida State University
• Theodore J. Surynt, Ph.D., Georgia State University; associate dean, School of Business Administration
• Nancy S. Surynt, M.B.A., Stetson University MBA program; web design (website)

Special Features

The proximity of Stetson University to the I-4 Technology Corridor is an advantage for our Management Information Systems majors. MIS majors and minors have completed paid internships and have found full-time employment with Technology Corridor firms.

Course Information

The MIS major is part of the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in Stetson's School of Business Administration. Our curriculum focuses on the business and technology aspects of information systems in organizations and e-business. Coursework includes state-of-the-art topics such as .NET programming, web site design, e-business application development, database design and implementation, network and Internet technologies, systems analysis and design, project management and enterprise systems management.

Internship Opportunities

MIS majors at Stetson University have numerous opportunities for internships. Stetson MIS majors have completed internships with major technology firms (Convergys, Siemens Westinghouse, Symantec and others). Additionally, special internship opportunities exist, like the ASPSOFT Internship program. This program was established by Stetson MIS business partner ASPSOFT Inc., to offer information technology internships specifically for Stetson MIS majors.

Career Opportunities

• Information technology managers
• Business analysts
• Systems consultants
• Database administrators
• Network/computer systems administrators
• Technical support specialists
• Help desk technicians
• Web masters
• Systems analysts

Alumni Highlights

• Zachary Schwartz, '05, consultant, Accenture, St. Petersburg
• B.J. Ancona, '02, systems analyst, Convergys, Orlando
• Kevin Noel, '01, decision support analyst, Florida Hospital, Orlando
• Stacy Small, '01, business analyst, Hewitt Associates, Orlando
• Roman Rodriguez, '99, e-business team program manager, Symantec, San Francisco

Clubs and Organizations

• Beta Alpha Psi national honors fraternity 

Department Awards

• Accenture Scholar Award
• Stetson Business School Foundation Merit Award for MIS

Contact:
Fred Augustine
386-822-7416
faugusti@stetson.edu

Full Time Faculty: 6

Degrees Offered:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Minor in Management Information Systems