Global IT industry offers career pathways in Management Information Systems

What is Management Information Systems?

MIS (management information systems) career positions include wide array of tasks that are typically required to create and sustain complex computer and Information systems that are geared to handle; financial, ERP, human resources, inventory control, or many other systems. MIS offers an alternative and hybrid career path, which is clearly unique to typical IT and computer industry career positions such as Software Engineering, Programmer, Computer scientist etc. Since MIS careers typically involves decision making with respect to technology as well as people, those who join the industry must have an excellent knowledge in latest technology, and must possess a wider array of higher level skills including people management, PR, marketing, finance, Human resources and many other areas that traditional IT and computer professionals are not exposed to. According to industry sources the demand for MIS professionals are going to increase upto 300% from the current level during the next decade. Typical MIS career positions would involve high paying positions such as Computer systems analyst, Network and computer systems administrator, Database administrator, Computer and information systems manager with global salary scales going upto around USD 90,000 per annum (Equivalent to USD 7,500 or Rs1 million per month )

Management Information Systems Degree programmes

The MIS degree features a mix between a computer sciences and information systems degrees with a business focus. Like many other sectors, the financial and business world heavily relies upon computers and networking for its continued operation. Today, many common financial tasks such as filing taxes and applying for loans or credit cards are completely computerized. MIS majors are the ones behind the scenes of these financial systems ensuring their continued working health.

IT industry requires employable graduates

According to leading industry firms, Sri Lankan IT / ICT sector is saturated with many technically competent staff. Many employers complain about the lack of softskills, industry knowledge, and personality related issues among their new hires. A quick look at the existing qualifications in Sri Lankan state and non-state higher educational qualifications can reveal the main reasons for this problem. Since many study programs focus only on the development of technical expertise the graduates does not have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to solve real-life problems encountered in the job market. The examination focused evaluation system has been criticized by many educational and industry experts as producing only technically competent graduates who are only suitable for “specific roles” in operational and technical levels.

American Degree – Number 1 choice among IT/ICT industry

America is world famous for its leadership in global IT/ICT industry. With global brands like Google, Apple, Microsoft, DELL, HP, Facebook and Yahoo America is considered as the premium IT / ICT destination. The well rounded education provided by American university system is the main reason for this global leadership. ANC Education – Sri Lanka’s leader in American university education launched the “School of Management Information Technology” with Northwood University, USA – a leading American global university. Northwood University is known for its practical approach to education in USA and worldwide and Northwood American university degree program has received wide recognition among the industry stakeholders due to practical approach to solve real-life problems. ANC Education allows students to obtain an American university degree with following industry specializations. The industry specializations enable students to get world leading “Microsoft” certification which is considered as the premium qualification for Software Engineering, Network Engineering, and Database Architect career positions. With Northwood University and Microsoft dual qualifications students have following options at ANC School of Management Information Technology BBA Management Information Systems (MIS) MIS – Software Engineering Track MIS – Network Engineering Tack

Internal American Degree Programmes

ANC Education offers the same identical American university degrees awarded by Northwood University, USA. These degrees are accredited and approved by relevant accreditation bodies regularly. In the USA – Northwood University is approved by North Central Association of Higher Learning Commission (HLC) which is authorized to accredit universities. Northwood University, USA is recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka as a recognized foreign university. Furthermore Northwood University is approved by International Association of Universities ( IAU) and present in International University Handbook. Such worldwide acceptance allows Northwood graduates to seek employment in other countries for employment and skill migration purposes.

MIS (management information systems) career positions include wide array of tasks that are typically required to create and sustain complex computer and Information systems that are geared to handle; financial, ERP, human resources, inventory control, or many other systems

American Degree – 4 years after O/ Level and 3 years after A/Level

The next semester of the ANC American University degree program commence in few weeks time. American university degree program allows students to enroll with pending results to save time and opportunities. For information on degree programs and career advice for international as well as local employment please contact Mr.Gishan Sumanasiri on 0777 662211. You can also visit us at ANC Education, 308-310, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03 to get more information about degrees, careers, and course fees.