What’s the best way to earn an MISM degree?

If you’re like many working adults, you may be concerned that you don’t have the time to earn a master’s degree. But when you choose to earn a master’s in information systems management degree online, you’re choosing a degree path with plenty of flexibility. You can complete your courses from home or anywhere else you have internet access. Additionally, at an online university, you can choose when in the day you attend class, a convenience that makes it possible to continue working full time while pursuing your degree.

What are the top industries for computer and information systems managers to work in?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual salary for computer and information systems managers was $142,530 as of May 2018.1 The lowest 10% of workers earned less than $85,380, while the salary of the top 10% was more than $208,000. Here’s a look at the top industries for workers with an MISM degree and the median salary for each as of May 2018:1 Information: $157,810 Computer systems design and related services: $148,540 Finance and insurance: $148,620 Manufacturing: $143,910 Management of companies and enterprises: $145,160 1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer and Information Systems Managers, Pay and Job Outlook. National long-term projections and salary estimates may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, do not guarantee actual job growth or salaries, and are subject to change.

What is the job outlook for Master of Information Systems Management graduates?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for computer and information systems managers is expected to rise by 11% from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average growth for all other occupations.1 Part of the reason for this projected growth is increased demand. Firms are looking to expand their operations to digital platforms, and computer and information systems managers are expected to make these goals a reality. Employment growth will also increase because businesses will need enhanced cybersecurity for the computer and information systems they use. Retailers will especially be in need of top-notch security policies as cyberthreats become more of an occurrence. 1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Computer and Information Systems Managers, Pay and Job Outlook. National long-term projections and salary estimates may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, do not guarantee actual job growth or salaries, and are subject to change.

Online Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)

Q: What is a Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) program?

A Master of Information Systems Management program integrates core business and management principles with advanced technology training and can prepare you to evaluate and allocate IT resources effectively, design and manage systems to meet key organizational objectives, and lead IT initiatives and teams across functional areas in diverse organizations. In short, an MSIM program helps you gain the knowledge and skills to succeed as an information systems manager, overseeing an organization’s or department’s computer systems and ensuring they remain functional, up to date, and secure.

Today’s employers increasingly seek information technology (IT) professionals with both the management and advanced technology skills required to help their organizations grow and thrive.

Walden University’s online Master of Information Systems Management program integrates core business and management principles with the advanced technology training you need to compete for in-demand careers in this field.

Designed with input from IT industry leaders and employers, this program will prepare you to evaluate and allocate IT resources effectively; design and manage systems to meet key organizational objectives; and lead IT initiatives and teams across functional areas in diverse organizations.

Recently redesigned to help you gain highly marketable skills more quickly and affordably, the Master of Information Systems Management program enables you to earn a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems after completing your first four courses.¹

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Walden’s MISM program will be prepared to:

Design appropriate software system structures in response to application needs, organizational environment, and technical ecology.
Make appropriate design choices based on system, service, and business process needs.
Analyze social, legal, ethical, and professional issues in business and technical decision making.
Employ best communication practices with business partners, users, customers, and third-party providers.
Use sound evaluation practices to select appropriately among competing technologies and technical approaches.
Manage business processes through analysis, design, and optimization in response to organizational needs.

Career Impact

Corporations, government, nonprofits, and the entrepreneurial sectors continue to leverage technology to improve organizational processes for maximum effectiveness. Professionals with advanced technology training and business management skills continue to be in high demand to meet the needs of these growing organizations.

A Growing Profession

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities are projected to increase through 2022:²

Computer and information systems managers are the fastest-growing careers within systems design and software publishing firms, data processing and hosting companies, and healthcare organizations, with an expected growth rate of 15%. Among these managers, those with specialized technical knowledge, strong communications, and business skills will have the best employment prospects.
The need for network and computer systems administrators is expected to increase by 12%.
Computer security experts will fill key leadership roles as demands for cybersecurity increase.

A Range of Career Options

The Master of Information Systems Management program can help prepare you for management or senior-level positions in these areas:

Information systems strategy
Applications development
Business consulting
Data administration
Quality assurance
Internet and e-commerce

Networking
Operations
Security
Software development
Technical services

Testimonials

Angela Norbeck

MISM Graduate

My coursework has recently helped me get a new job as chief information officer at a school district in Indiana.

The most rewarding aspect of pursuing my degree with Walden is effecting positive social change.

I'm a teacher by profession, and today, teaching is shifting from teacher to student, to student to teacher. My DIT gave me the opportunity to learn a little about so many things, and that is what I need in my profession.

Anthony Harvey DIT Student

Lisa Hargett MBA Graduate

Felix Aguboshim DIT Graduate

FAQ About Walden’s Online Master of Information Systems Management (MISM)

¹To receive the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, you must satisfactorily complete ITEC 6111, ITEC 6115, ITEC 6140, and ITEC 6030 and apply for the certificate, which is awarded at no additional cost.

²Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Computer and Information Systems Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm. (Viewed online July 23, 2014.)

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