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What does information technology management MIS major do when studying 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.

According to different schools and colleges, majors can be roughly divided into five directions:

(1) information technology management

② Information security policy management.

③ Information technology.

④ Data science.

⑤ Library and Information Science.

Three main employment directions of MIS major:

Software developer/network or system administrator/enterprise information management. Students who are familiar with the United States should know that these employment directions are also several areas with relatively high salaries in the United States. MIS major is not only relatively easy to find employment, but also has a very competitive salary prospect. As long as you have solid professional knowledge and rich project experience, employment is not a big problem.

School selection of American management information system (MIS);

Whether the application of MIS in the United States and the choice of schools are accurate or not is the most critical link for you to successfully get an OFFER in the future. Generally speaking, the choice of the school is accurate, and the probability of getting an OFFER in the future is definitely above 70%.

We can consider the school selection of American Management Information System (MIS) from the following dimensions:

1, ranking

Generally, it refers to the graduate professional ranking of USNEWS, that is, the ranking of the best information system specialty. There are average admission scores of GPA and GMAT in the complete ranking, remember that it is average.

2.GPA, GMAT/GRE, TOEFL/IELTS requirements

GRE/GMAT: Generally speaking, MIS programs offered by business schools generally accept both GRE and GMAT, but most non-business schools only accept GRE.

TOEFL: Most top schools require TOEFL 100, and some schools require TOEFL 90+.

Work experience: it is recommended that students have relevant work experience, and there are not many institutions that require work experience.

Undergraduate professional background: most projects have no strong requirements for the applicant's undergraduate professional background. Only applicants with professional backgrounds in statistics, mathematics and computer science may find it easier at the postgraduate stage (semi-technical projects).