Master of Science in
Management Information Systems

About the Master of Science in Management Information Systems

The Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) at Embry-Riddle combines information systems and technology management in aerospace and aviation to equip students with the necessary tools for career advancement. The degree, focused on aviation management information systems, helps graduates to adopt an enterprise perspective for organizational needs. 

Through partnerships with SAS®, Tableau and Microsoft, students gain access to contemporary software tools and systems used in management information systems (MIS). The program challenges students to integrate a systems engineering mindset with the business acumen required to make informed decisions and capitalize on opportunities. 

Why You Should Study this Degree

The study of Management Information Systems involves the use of technology when organizing and managing data in order to help make decisions in an organization. A career in management information systems may be for you if you: 

• Enjoy analyzing data 
• Like designing information systems 
• Use technology as a problem-solving tool 

Student Learning Outcomes

You will have the opportunity to complete the following while pursuing your online MIS degree: 

• Apply information systems and technology to the collection, retention and dissemination of information. 
• Develop and coordinate resources to meet the organization's overall information systems and business goals. 
• Focus on the management and use of information and information systems to gain a competitive advantage. 
• Use information for management planning and decision making to achieve strategic, tactical and operational goals in various corporate and institutional settings. 

Management Information Systems Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Embry-Riddle MIS in aviation degree graduates often promote in the workforce with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation, with industry leaders such as: 

• Raytheon Technologies 
• Space Exploration Technologies 
• The Boeing Company 
• U.S. Geological Survey 
• U.S. Navy 

Master’s in Management Information Systems graduates often secure roles such as: 

• Information Technology Specialists 
• Information Technology Security Principals 
• Network Infrastructures Engineers 
• Principal System Engineers 
• Software Developers 

Management Information Systems Salary Information

Pursuing an online MIS degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provides graduate students with competitive salaries averaging $93,600 annually, as of 2022.