BBA in Management Information Systems

Gain the technical fluency and business perspective that today’s employers demand. The management information systems degree at HCU prepares you to serve as the essential link between an organization’s technology infrastructure and its strategic goals. You develop proficiency in programming, database design, systems analysis, and cybersecurity — capabilities grounded in business context so that you understand the organizational impact of every technical decision you make.

This information systems management degree is offered through the Archie W. Dunham College of Business in both residential and online formats, providing flexibility for traditional students and working professionals alike. Key courses in the MIS degree include:

• Object-Oriented Programming for Business
• Business Applications of Database Management Systems
• Information Systems Security
• Project Management
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Information Systems Strategy (Capstone)

These courses build layered expertise — from foundational programming and data management to advanced systems design and strategic IT leadership — ensuring graduates of this management information systems degree are prepared to guide technology decisions at every level of an organization.

Career Paths

A management information systems degree positions you at the center of how modern organizations operate, compete, and grow. Graduates of HCU’s MIS degree program are prepared for roles that require both technical capability and business judgment — professionals who can evaluate systems, lead implementation projects, and communicate technology strategy to executive leadership. Career paths include:

• Business Systems Analyst
• Computer Systems Analyst
• IT Project Manager
• Information Security Analyst
• Database Administrator
• IT Consultant
• Computer and Information Systems Manager

Houston’s concentration of Fortune 500 companies in energy, healthcare, aerospace, and professional services creates sustained demand for information systems management degree holders who can bridge the gap between business operations and technology infrastructure. Graduates of this MIS degree enter a regional job market with thousands of open positions and salary ranges well above the national median for all occupations.

Salary and Outlook

Careers available to management information systems degree holders are among the fastest-growing and highest-compensating in the U.S. economy. For specific career details, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports:

Computer Systems Analysts:

• Median annual wage of $103,790
• Projected growth rate of 9% (much faster than average) from 2024–2034.

Computer and Information Systems Managers:

• Median annual wage of $171,200
• Projected growth rate of 15% (much faster than average) from 2024–2034.

Software Developers and Quality Assurance Analysts:

• Median annual wage of $133,080
• Projected growth rate of 15% (much faster than average) from 2024–2034.

Information Security Analysts:

• Median annual wage of $124,910
• Projected growth rate of 29% (much faster than average) from 2024–2034.

Project Management Specialists:

• Median annual wage of $100,750
• Projected growth rate of 6% (faster than average) from 2024–2034.

A Business College Framework for Technology Leadership

HCU’s management information systems degree is housed within the Archie W. Dunham College of Business — not a computer science department. This distinction matters. You study programming, databases, and systems design alongside accounting, finance, and strategic management, developing the cross-functional perspective that employers seek when hiring professionals to lead technology initiatives. The Archie W. Dunham College of Business holds ACBSP accreditation, affirming the quality and rigor of its academic programs.

Faculty Who Bridge Industry and the Classroom

Small class sizes connect you directly with faculty who bring professional experience in information systems, software development, project management, and organizational leadership. Instructors in the MIS degree program provide individualized mentorship and maintain active ties to Houston’s business community, ensuring that coursework reflects the tools, frameworks, and challenges that define the field today.
Networking and Internships

Networking and Internships

Connect with Houston’s data-driven employers.
As a business data analytics major, you gain access to internship opportunities with companies across Houston’s energy, healthcare, technology, and financial services sectors. Back on campus and across the country, the Archie W. Dunham College of Business alumni network and dedicated career staff work to place you in hands-on roles that build your résumé and sharpen your professional skills. Connect with alumni to get advice, forge mentorships, and open doors in the analytics field.

Accreditation

HCU’s Archie W. Dunham College of Business has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The DCOB now formally tracks outcomes such as retention, graduation, internships and job placement, strengthening both the student experience and the long term value of degrees earned by alumni.

Faith-Integrated Ethical Leadership

Technology decisions carry real consequences for organizations and the people they serve. HCU’s information systems management degree integrates Christian principles of stewardship, integrity, and human dignity into every phase of the curriculum — from data privacy and cybersecurity ethics to responsible systems design. Graduates leave prepared to lead with both technical competence and moral clarity.

Career and Academic Support

Houston Christian University provides dedicated resources to support your academic progress and professional development throughout your MIS degree. Designated success specialists, faculty advisors, and Career and Calling staff guide you from enrollment through graduation and beyond. Services include resume development, interview preparation, networking opportunities, and internship placement assistance tailored to management information systems degree graduates entering Houston’s competitive job market.

Center for Christianity in Business

HCU’s Center for Christianity in Business provides access to professionals who integrate biblical values with business practice, offering perspectives that enrich your understanding of ethical technology leadership.