AUM’s Information Systems programs let students focus their studies around their career goals. At the undergraduate level, AUM offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems. Students build on the business core with major coursework in computer languages, database systems, data communications, and IS project management, and then choose four approved electives to deepen their expertise in a chosen area. At the graduate level, the Master of Science in Management Information Systems is built on a four-course core covering data analytics for competitive advantage, enterprise information systems, information security, and innovation strategy. Students then complete six additional courses, choosing from areas including data mining, data systems, applied business analytics, systems analysis and design, and enterprise process integration with SAP.

Yes. AUM’s Master of Science in Management Information Systems is STEM-designated, which carries real consequences for international students: eligible graduates may apply for a 24-month extension of Optional Practical Training beyond the standard 12 months, giving up to three years of U.S. professional experience after graduation. Not every regional MIS master’s carries this designation. Some comparable programs limit their graduates to 12 months. The designation also signals to employers that the program meets rigorous technical and analytical standards, thereby strengthening the degree’s value in a competitive job market.

AUM is a member of SAP University Alliances, which gives students direct access to SAP Business Suite, the enterprise software that runs finance, human capital, materials management, and sales operations at major corporations and government agencies. Rather than reading about enterprise systems, students work inside them. That access runs through the graduate curriculum, including coursework in enterprise information systems, applied business analytics, and enterprise process integration with SAP.

Graduate students also have access to AUM’s Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory, built around an NVIDIA DGX Station A100 in partnership with NVIDIA and Mark III Systems, where student projects have included healthcare analytics on large clinical datasets and applied machine learning research. For students entering a job market where employers screen for demonstrable tool experience, working directly in the systems that employers actually run is a distinct advantage.

The field of information systems sits at the intersection of technology and business decision-making, and the roles reflect that. AUM graduates pursue positions including computer and information systems manager, computer systems analyst, IT risk manager, data analytics manager, and information security analyst, across healthcare, finance, government, technology, and manufacturing.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in computer and information technology occupations to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034, with roughly 317,700 openings projected each year. The median annual wage for the group was $105,990 in May 2024, compared with $49,500 across all occupations.

Two occupations align especially closely with an MIS degree. Computer and information systems managers, a category that includes chief information officer, chief technology officer, and MIS director, are projected to grow 15% through 2034, with a median wage of $171,200. Computer systems analysts had a median wage of $103,790 with an expected growth of 9% through 2034 (BLS classifies 9% as much faster than average (all occupations: 3%). Additionally, the BLS observes that some employers require or prefer a graduate degree for these roles. AUM’s MIS program combines business coursework with technical training.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Median wages are May 2024; projections cover 2024–2034. Figures are national and vary by region, industry, and experience. They do not guarantee employment or salary.

AI is changing which technology work is valuable, not eliminating the need for people who manage technology. The distinction matters, and the federal data shows it clearly.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of computer programmers will decline over the 2024–2034 decade, citing the automation of repetitive programming tasks. Over the same period, it projects that computer and information systems managers will grow 15%, which is much faster than average, and identifies AI adoption itself as a driver, because organizations deploying AI need people who can plan, govern, and integrate it.

The change from programming to managing reflects what AI does well and what humans do well. Automation handles routine, codified tasks efficiently. It does not decide which business problems are worth solving, evaluate whether a system justifies its cost, navigate the security and regulatory implications, or lead an organization through adoption. Those are the skills an MIS degree develops.

AUM’s curriculum is built for that reality. Students work directly in enterprise systems including SAP Business Suite, study information security and risk governance, and learn to align technology decisions with organizational strategy. This judgment-based work orchestrates the tasks AI performs.

AUM’s Department of Information Systems is home to ten full-time PhD faculty members who are not only exceptional educators but also contributors to scholarly research in areas that directly impact the field. Faculty research explores how IT-enabled services help companies improve organizational efficiency and drive strategic innovation; the impact of electronic health records and technology-based decision-making on public health outcomes; information privacy and security; social media analytics; and recommendation systems. This culture of active research means that AUM students learn from professionals at the forefront of their disciplines, bringing current, real-world insights into every course and ensuring the curriculum reflects the realities of today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape.