According to experts studying abroad in the United States, Management Information System (MIS) is a human-centered system that uses computer hardware, software and network equipment to collect, transmit, store, process and sort out information. It perfectly combines business and information technology, thus making information acquisition more convenient and efficient, and greatly improving the operating efficiency of the organization. Different from information system, management information system is a planned system, which realizes management function by collecting, storing and transmitting necessary information.

This subject mainly studies the basic theories and methods of information management and information system analysis, design, implementation, management and evaluation. MIS major mainly teaches two aspects of knowledge, on the one hand, technical knowledge, such as software and hardware knowledge, various information system knowledge, data processing knowledge, information system design, analysis and application, information system practice and so on. On the other hand, it is management knowledge, such as management theory and strategic management. How to manage can optimize the application of information systems, and how to effectively use information systems can help complete business decisions and enterprise promotion.

According to experts, in recent years, due to the rapid development of information technology, information systems have been widely used in enterprise management, and the information department in enterprises has become an indispensable and extremely important part of enterprises. With the demand of MIS talents and the practicability of the specialty, MIS has gradually become a hot specialty, attracting technical background talents who want to acquire professional management knowledge or management background but need to know relevant information system knowledge.

MIS majors in American universities are generally set up in business schools, computer science or library information management departments. Experts pointed out that if it is a MIS major offered by a business school, it will generally be more difficult to apply, which requires higher hardware conditions for students and requires GMAT scores; If it is a MIS related to library information management, the application is slightly less difficult and requires GRE scores; Some of them are offered in computer colleges, which will have certain requirements or preferences for students' technical background.

Experts said that the employment situation of MIS is very good. However, when choosing a school, we should also pay attention to the overall business environment and employment situation of the school. There are many majors similar to MIS, such as information system and information technology management. Therefore, when applying for a major, you can consider similar majors. The general requirements are similar, and the courses offered are similar.