Degree programs
Management Information Systems BS
The MIS major prepares students for careers in high-demand IT occupations such as a business systems analyst, enterprise technology architect, application developer, data scientist, security analyst and help desk support. Learn more…
About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Pathways can help you earn a bachelor’s degree without losing credits or taking extra courses. Transfer Pathways are designed for you to complete a 60 credit associate’s degree at a Minnesota State college, then transfer to Metropolitan State University and complete the final 60 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Working closely with your academic advisor at both the community college and Metro State will ensure you select the correct courses in the right sequence in order to graduate in a timely manner.
About Metro State
- Is a fully accredited, comprehensive university, a member of the Minnesota State higher education system, and offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 60 programs.
- Is unique as over 87% of our students are transfer students who started their academic journey elsewhere.
- Offers evening, online and hybrid course options, as well as day classes to better fit working and caregiving adult schedules.
Once admitted, contact your Metro State academic advisor early in your program to get the most out of your education, such as completing two majors, adding a minor related to your career goals, or incorporating prerequisites required for graduate school.
Nearing completion of your associate’s degree?
We encourage you to take the next steps today in learning more about what Metropolitan State can offer you and how to enroll, Learn more or visit campus.
Metro State Curriculum
Courses and requirements in addition to eligibility criteria some programs have are found on each program’s page. A grade of C- or higher is required for major courses, including transfer coursework.
A sample plan is provided below for the remaining 60 credits of coursework required at Metro State after completion of the corresponding Transfer Pathway degree. Use your Degree Audit to review and confirm your remaining requirements at Metro State. Part-time options are also available.
Graduation/Degree requirements, course list for General Education, Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS), and Racial Issue Graduation Requirements (RIGR) are available to view on the Academic and graduation requirements page.
Notes: Recommend to select MnTC courses to satisfy two goal areas if needed
Upper Division Liberal Studies (LS) = 8 upper-division credits required
Racial Issue Graduation Requirement (RIGR)= 3 credits required
A grade of B- or higher is required for MIS 100 and MIS 310.
Management Information Systems BS full-time sample plan
Semester 1: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 310 | Principles of MIS | 4 |
| FIN 390 | Principles of Finance | 4 |
| DSCI 434 | Introduction to Operations Management | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 |
Semester 2: 15 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 320 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| MIS 328 | Applications Development I | 4 |
| MIS 467 | Telecommunications and Internet Management | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Racial Issue Graduation Requirement | 3 |
Semester 3: 16 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 335 | Management and Use of Databases | 4 |
| Tier 2 MIS Required Elective | 4 | |
| Tier 2 MIS Required Elective | 4 | |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 |
Semester 4: 13 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 499 | Case Studies in Strategic Management | 4 |
| Choose One | MIS 412 Admin of the Mgmt Info Systems Function or MIS 499 MIS Capstone | 4 |
| Choose One | MnTC Goal Area Course OR Electives | 5 |
Management Information Systems BS part-time sample plan
Semester 1: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 310 | Principles of MIS | 4 |
| FIN 390 | Principles of Finance | 4 |
Semester 2: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSCI 434 | Introduction to Operations Management | 4 |
| MIS 320 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
Semester 3: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| MIS 328 | Applications Development I | 4 |
Semester 4: 7 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 46 | Telecommunications and Internet Management | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Racial Issue Graduation Requirement | 3 |
Semester 5: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 335 Management and Use of Databases | 4 | |
| Tier 2 MIS Required Elective | 4 |
Semester 6: 8 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 MIS Required Elective | 4 | |
| MnTC Goal Area Course + Liberal Studies | 4 |
Semester 7: 7 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose One | MIS 412 Admin of the Mgmt Info Systems Function or MIS 499 MIS Capstone | 4 |
| MnTC Goal Area Course | 3 |
Semester 8: 6 credits
| Course No. | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGMT 499 | Case Studies in Strategic Management | 4 |
| Electives | 2 |
