Due to increasing deployment of information technology (IT) in almost every part of an organization, its effective design, use, and management play a critical role in organizational success. A concentration in management information systems (MIS) will prepare you for a career focused on IT. The MIS concentration focuses on the application of IT to improve a company's strategic position and operations while maintaining their security and integrity. Students can gain depth in areas that include systems analysis and design, database management systems, programming languages, project management, advanced spreadsheets, e-business, principles of security, and cloud services. The concentration also addresses emerging trends and issues in the design, use, and management of IT to better serve those students who rise to managerial responsibility. Thus, students are prepared to use their practical knowledge in a decision-making capacity to contribute to the organization's success.