Undergraduate Minor

Management Information Systems

Learn to harness the power of data to make informed business decisions—preparing you for success in a range of careers and organizations.

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Program Details

  • Commitment

    16 credit hours

  • Locations

    Boston

  • Eligible students

    Non-business majors

  • options

    Yes

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This program is ideal for

Students with a background in math, statistics, computer science, economics

Students with an interest in data, problem solving, and strategic decision making

Students looking for jobs like information analyst or database manager

Application dates

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Declare as early as possible; no later than the end of your junior year.

Why minor in Management Information Systems?

  • Build in-demand skills: Learn to design, develop, and implement effective data management solutions that deliver crucial information to organizations when it's needed.
  • Specialize your minor: Choose from elective courses in data mining, digital technologies, information visualization, blockchain, and more to specialize your path based on your goals.
  • Help organizations make data-driven decisions: Use data and information technology to help businesses operate more efficiently and effectively, giving them a significant advantage in modern business.
  • Prepare to thrive in any setting: Since data and information are vital across all parts of an organization, you'll be equipped to succeed in a variety of career paths based on your interests.

Program options

This minor delves into the use and management of data and information technology (IT) to help both individuals and organizations perform more efficiently and effectively.

Required coursework helps students build a strong understanding of how data is gathered, stored, managed, and used across organizations.

Electives offer opportunities to explore cutting-edge topics like information visualization, data mining, and blockchains, along with other topics such as information privacy and security, mobile information systems, and artificial intelligence.

Find the full set of requirements in Northeastern University's Academic Catalog. Be sure to consult the appropriate catalog for your graduating class, and check in regularly with your academic advisor to ensure your coursework is on track.

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Declare this minor

Interested in declaring this minor? Here are your next steps and must knows.

  • Consult your academic advisor to learn how this minor impacts your plan of study
  • Log into MyNortheastern and complete the Business Minor Petition
  • You'll receive a confirmation email and your student record will be updated within a few weeks of declaring your minor.
  • To declare a minor, you need to be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 2.0 GPA 
  • To graduate with a minor, you must attain a 2.0 GPA in courses taken for the minor
  • No classes for the minor can be taken as pass/fail