As an MIS major, you’ll gain an understanding of fundamentals of information technology and learn how to apply them to solve business problems. Additionally, you’ll adopt management principals and be part of experiences that allow you to work on a project team, understand business objectives and decide, develop and tailor technology solutions for a real-world organizations. Similar to an architect, you’ll know how to build an organization’s technology infrastructure to deliver systems that create impactful design.
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Division includes a vibrant group of faculty, staff and students, collaborating to develop student skills, research and advance knowledge on information technologies for organizational use. Since its inception in 1995, the division has grown and thrived as a place for high quality information technology education and research.
The undergraduate major and minor program provides students the knowledge on latest information technologies and organizational applications, practical skill experiences with current tools, that enable them to design, develop, manage and use computer-based information systems in global organizations. The coursework prepares students to understand and apply technology concepts and tools on topics such as data structures, database management, programming, web design, systems analysis and design, business infrastructure and cybersecurity, business analysis, data analytics, enterprise resource planning, enterprise system architecture and project management. Through a field project capstone course, students interact and conduct work for a real-world organization, through an actual system design. The graduate program offers a full set of courses to obtain knowledge and skills on business data analytics by coverage of topics such as business intelligence, data warehousing, data science, predictive modeling, analytics programming, social analytics, visual analytics, health informatics, and health analytics. The doctoral program develops students that can conduct high-quality research and teaching to pursue careers in academia.
The MIS division has dedicated faculty who excel at teaching and research, and their accomplishments are globally recognized. They often earn awards from the college, university and professional organizations for outstanding research, teaching excellence, innovations and service to students and the institution. All faculty members work in a collaborative manner, engaging with students and business partners to regularly improve curriculum and offer the best information technology education.
American Fidelity
Devon Energy
Earnst & Young
Lockheed Martin
Meta
Paycom
The MIS Student Association offers you a variety of activities that bring together students and companies to learn about current MIS careers first-hand.
The CMISS is a partnership between academia and businesses to share knowledge, skills, and efforts of the Division with local and national companies. You’ll have access to scholarships and great opportunities to engage with employers seeking talent from Price College.
“If you are thinking of majoring in MIS, don’t think about it any longer. The technical skills you gain in MIS provide great job opportunities and paths for advancement. All corporate disciplines are now having a technological revolution and adding an MIS major or minor will prove to be beneficial. Data, analytics, and automation are what will set you apart from other employees and pave your path to success.”
— Matthew Brinkmeyer, recent Price College graduate
From colleagues to business partners and acquaintances to marathon training buddies, Robby Riggs and Eric Winton exemplify the enduring bond formed between fellow Price College alumni. Their journey began over a decade ago when Eric recruited Robby right out of OU. This fateful encounter sparked a mentor-mentee relationship that has thrived for 16 years and counting.
Sr. Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Engagement
Management Information Systems
Email: laku@ou.edu
Office: Adams Hall Room 3232
Phone: (405) 325-8013
Associate Professor
Management Information Systems
Email: alex@ou.edu
Office: Adams Hall Room 3233
Phone: (405) 325-5721
Division Assistant
Management Information Systems
Email: lsanders@ou.edu
Office: Adams Hall Room 3236
Phone: (405) 325-5721
