Information Systems Minor

The 18-credit Management of Information Systems minor enables students to develop information technology knowledge and skills that will complement any major. A MIS minor is a useful addition to any career path in private industry, government, or non-profit sectors.

The Management of Information Systems minor enables students to develop knowledge and skills in information systems that will complement their major. A MIS minor is a useful addition to any career path in private industry, government, or non-profit sectors.

Required (12 credits)

Course Number Course Name Credits
6500:301 Management: Principles and Concepts 3
6500:310 Business Information Systems 3
6500:324 Data Management for Information Systems 3
6500:325 Systems, Analysis, and Design 3

Electives (6 credits)

6200:250 Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis 3
6500:315 Applications Development for Business Processes 3
6500:420 Management of Data Networks 3
6500:425 Decision Support with Data Warehouses and Data Mining 3
Total Credits Required: 18

Akron Advantage

The program is accredited at the highest possible level by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The College of Business Administration is considered to be one of the best business schools by Princeton Review and ranked in the top 6 percent of all undergraduate programs by BusinessWeek.

Hands-On Research

You'll work in teams on real-world business cases, applying your classroom knowledge to help solve problems facing local businesses.

Information Systems Student Organizations:

  • Sigma Iota Epsilon - fraternity for management majors
  • Beta Gamma Sigma - an honorary fraternity
  • Delta Sigma Pi - a professional fraternity
  • Student Speaking Association (SSA)
  • International Business Association

Sample Curriculum


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For More Information:

Department of Management

Contact: Dr. Erin Makarius

Career Opportunities

Career Services

Career Services is located in Student Union 211, with another office in College of Arts and Sciences Building 126. Career Services provides career coaching and programming, and develops valuable relationships with employers and campus partners to provide students with many opportunities for experiential learning and career development.