Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Information Systems Minor
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Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Information Systems Minor
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Program Overview
Learn more about the UMPI online management information systems degree
Pursue your varying interests with the Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Management Information Systems Minor YourPace online program. Utilize your work and life experiences, as well as previously earned college credit, to help expedite your mastery of each subject within this program and move quickly through the courses. A minor in Management Information Systems prepares you for a successful career in fields such as programming, database management, and telecommunications. Courses are 100% online and designed to promote critical and creative thinking as well as support professional development.
Prepare for roles in information systems and increase your earning potential with this accredited management information systems online program. Qualify for positions that require leadership, an understanding of modern programming languages used in business, and knowledge of the storage, structure, retrieval, and manipulation of data. You will also learn how to use information systems ethically in culturally diverse organizations and societies and how to advance your ability to enhance business applications using object-oriented programming. This affordable and flexible degree offers 100% online coursework and includes the opportunity to apply the program’s principles and tools to solve real-world challenges.
What Is Competency-Based Education?
Designed to leverage your previous knowledge, college coursework, and work experience, competency-based education enables you to earn your degree at your pace as you demonstrate mastery of relevant academic content.How our YourPace online programs save you time and money:
- Prove your knowledge, move ahead—the faster you advance, the more you save
- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
- With no weekly deadlines, you control the speed of completion
The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
As a graduate of this online MIS program, you will be able to:
- Be proficient in Microsoft Project and use programming tools for design, structure, and testing
- Apply strategic decision-making using predictive data analysis
- Utilize knowledge of data structures and analysis techniques to solve problems within business and information systems
- Think analytically and critically in order to manage and enhance business applications
- Be proficient in Microsoft Project and use programming tools for design, structure, and testing
- Apply strategic decision-making using predictive data analysis
- Utilize knowledge of data structures and analysis techniques to solve problems within business and information systems
- Think analytically and critically in order to manage and enhance business applications
As a graduate of this online MIS program, you will be able to:
- Be proficient in Microsoft Project and use programming tools for design, structure, and testing
- Apply strategic decision-making using predictive data analysis
- Utilize knowledge of data structures and analysis techniques to solve problems within business and information systems
- Think analytically and critically in order to manage and enhance business applications
- Be proficient in Microsoft Project and use programming tools for design, structure, and testing
- Apply strategic decision-making using predictive data analysis
- Utilize knowledge of data structures and analysis techniques to solve problems within business and information systems
- Think analytically and critically in order to manage and enhance business applications
Career opportunities include:
- Business Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- IT Development Project Leader
- Database Administrator
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Database Analyst
- Technical Support Specialist
- Information Systems Manager
- IT User Liaison
- Business Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- IT Development Project Leader
- Database Administrator
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Database Analyst
- Technical Support Specialist
- Information Systems Manager
- IT User Liaison
UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Our BLS – Management Information Systems Minor online program offers highly affordable tuition with a flat rate regardless of how many courses you complete each session, with no hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
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Calendar
When to apply, when classes start, when tuition is due
There are six opportunities throughout the year to begin the BLS – Management Information Systems Minor YourPace online program. Find the start date below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/13/23 | 2/21/23 | 2/23/23 | 3/7/23 | 3/8/23 | 5/5/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/8/23 | 4/19/23 | 4/20/23 | 5/2/23 | 5/3/23 | 6/30/23 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/3/23 | 6/14/23 | 6/15/23 | 6/27/23 | 6/28/23 | 8/25/23 | 8 weeks |
| Fall 1 | 8/28/23 | 8/8/23 | 8/10/23 | 8/22/23 | 8/24/23 | 10/20/23 | 7 weeks |
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 10/3/23 | 10/5/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/26/23 | 12/28/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 7 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/20/24 | 2/22/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 7 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/16/24 | 4/18/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 7 weeks |
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Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their BLS – Management Information Systems Minor should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit and/or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES- or AICE-endorsed agency and sent from the agency directly to UMPI; evaluations often take a few weeks to process and must be received by the appropriate document deadline
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting a TOEFL (71 IBT / 197 CBT / 530 PBT minimums) or IELTS (6.0 minimum) score. Students can obtain a waiver for this requirement if they come from an English-speaking country or have successfully completed a credit-bearing, college-level written/spoken English course (ESL courses do not fulfill this requirement). Documentation of English proficiency must be received by the appropriate document deadline.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Submit documents electronically to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
The topics you’ll study in our online MIS courses
To earn your BLS – Management Information Systems Minor, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 18 credit hours of Management Information Systems Minor core courses, and 62 credit hours of electives.
*Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
