Management Information Systems

Bridge business strategy and technology skills

Management Information Systems (On Campus Program)

Interested in a career at the intersection of business and technology? At Simpson, our Management Information Systems program bridges technical computer science concepts with business management and strategy, preparing you to help organizations use technology to solve problems and achieve their goals. You’ll develop skills in programming, data analysis, systems analysis, and project management while learning to approach technology from a business perspective.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work closely with faculty who are invested in your success while gaining hands-on experience through individual and group projects that put your skills into practice. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your technical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills while learning how to manage technology projects and develop solutions to real-world business challenges.

Whether you plan to pursue a career as a systems analyst, business analyst, project manager, information technology manager, or another technology-focused professional, the Management Information Systems program will help you develop the confidence, experience, and foundation to succeed.

A student cannot get a Computer Information Systems Major in addition to the Management Information Systems Major.

A student cannot get a Business Management Major in addition to the Management Information Systems Major.

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Why Simpson College for Management Information Systems?

Gain knowledge of information technology and how it impacts an organization's objectives and strategy

Through a balanced combination of business-related and information systems-related courses, you will explore how people, technology, and organizations are interconnected to support business and systems process analysis. This program is similar to Computer Information Systems but has less of a programming emphasis and more of a business emphasis.

Career Ready

Our graduates are prepared to launch successful careers and make an immediate impact in the workforce. Here are a few examples of where Simpson alumni are building their careers:

American Equity
Casey’s
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Hy-Vee
Iowa Legislature
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Mediacome Communications
Nationwide Insurance
Principal Financial Group
Simpson College
Wells Fargo

Why Simpson College for Management Information Systems?

175k

Median annual national pay

- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025

16%

Projected employment growth from 2025 to 2035

- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025

99k

Bachelor's management information systems salary in Iowa

-Zip Recruiter 2026

Explore Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Interested in the unique opportunities the department has to offer? See more opportunities and experiences that will shape your future at Simpson.

Internships

Students are encouraged to gain a competitive edge by completing at least one internship during college. Many students find opportunities in the Greater Des Moines area, but others travel to other parts of the US and the world to gain experience.

Why do internships matter? First, it’s a great way to gain practical experience and an understanding of what your career might look like. Second, our majors have enjoyed great success turning internships into jobs. Some receive offers before they graduate.

Here are some more student internship experiences:

Iowa Workforce Development
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
Belmonte Management
Allied Insurance
Meredith Corporation
3M Corporation
Hy-Vee Corporate Headquarters
Chrysler Corporation
State of Iowa Auditor’s Office
Wells Fargo
Prudential Financial
United Parcel Service
Federal Reserve Bank
IBM
The Principal Financial Group
Pella Corporation
UBS Paine Webber
Edward Jones Investments
State of Iowa

Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization - CEO

CEO at Simpson College affiliates with the national Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization to connect and network with other chapters across the country. Students work in entrepreneurial teams on real-world projects such as re-igniting the Simpson yearbook, launching an on-campus game rental business and exploring their own business ideas. Collaborating with CEO class members provides insights from other students’ perspectives. CEO participants interact with Des Moines metro-area entrepreneurs, meet with area business leaders and attend startup community events such as 1 Million Cups in Des Moines.