What is MIS?

MIS is about applying information technology to business problems. The emphasis is on finding solutions. To the MIS professional, information technology is a tool, not an end in itself.

How is MIS different from computer science?

Computer science focuses more on technology and less on its use in business. MIS looks less at technology, and more at how it is used.

MIS and computer science courses differ, of course, but so do the support courses. Computer science students take courses that will help them better understand technology, like math classes. MIS students take courses that will help them understand business problems, like accounting and marketing.