Why MSIS?
Ever-growing
ever-evolving
The Department of Management Science and Information Systems (MSIS) understands that
companies throughout the world require professionals with both the technical and managerial
expertise necessary to thrive in an information-driven economy.
For 20 years, we have proudly produced professionals who have a highly developed set
of business skills and the depth of knowledge to implement complex information systems—and
keep them up and running. Our substantial growth has been fueled not only by the emergence
of information technology as a fundamental cornerstone of business education, but
also from the personal talents of dedicated faculty.
MIS or MSIS?
The Department of Management Science and Information Systems was established 20 years
ago out of a growing need for a central hub for faculty and students who were passionate
about discovering how to solve business problems using a variety of technology solutions.
Technology was becoming an integral part of businesses and organizations. With this
trend came the demand for a new set of skills that combined technical expertise with
business acumen. OSU met this demand with a set of core courses with multiple elective
options known as the Management Information Systems (MIS) major within the Department
of MSIS.