Management Information Systems Major: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

Drexel LeBow’s BSBA in Management Information Systems provides students with the skills and knowledge to be leaders in this essential business discipline. Aimed at producing graduates who bridge the gap between technical knowledge and business functions, the program focuses on a mix of applied computer systems content, interpersonal interactions and a practical business orientation which can be applied to a variety of fields.

Management Information Systems Career Outlook

Management information systems professionals are vital for business today and will find career opportunities wherever information technology is used in business, industry or government.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of computer and information systems managers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2025 to 2035.

What Skills Will You Gain From Majoring in Management Information Systems?

An undergraduate management information systems degree will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your career goals in many industries. An example of the skills this degree provides includes:

• Systems analysis and design
• Database design and implementation
• Management information systems strategy
• Domestic and global outsourcing management

Our students have done their LeBow co-ops in a variety of organizations, both locally and around the world.

The top co-op employers for management information systems majors include:

What Can You Do With a Management Information Systems Degree?

Graduates of Drexel’s management information systems program pursue careers in a variety of business roles that specialize in computer-based resources, information resource management and computer system development. Information technology professionals are currently some of the most needed employees in the business field, and information systems is one of the hardest areas for companies to find qualified candidates to fill positions.

Common Job Titles for Management Information Systems Graduates

• Senior Technical Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Software Engineer
• Business Analyst
• Network Administrator
• Senior Director of Information & Technology
• Systems Administrator
• Information Technology Infrastructure Manager

What Do Management Information Systems Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for management information systems graduates in LeBow’s class of 2025 was $72,563. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Where Drexel LeBow Management Information Systems Graduates Work

Recent LeBow management information systems graduates have landed jobs at companies including:

• Accenture
• Comcast Corporation
• EY
• Johnson & Johnson
• KPMG
• SAP
• Vanguard
• Walt Disney World

Professional Organizations

Professional organizations allow you to expand your local and national network while also broadening your skill set through professional development opportunities.

• Association for Information Systems
• Information System Security Association

Continuing Education Opportunities

Many business analytics majors go on to pursue graduate degrees including the MBA.