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MIS F.A.Q.: 1. What do Management Information Systems professionals do? Management Information Systems focuses on designing computer systems to help people and organizations function more effectively. Computer and information systems managers play a vital role in the technological direction of their organizations because they do everything from constructing the business plan to overseeing network and Internet operations. MIS professionals not only apply their broad knowledge of information technologies and business issues, but their vision of where technology can take organizations.

2. What degree options are available in MIS? Undergraduates can earn a bachelor's degree in information systems or information technology, or take classes as part of a business degree. MBA students can choose concentrations in IS/IT, and some schools offer master's degrees and PhDs in MIS/IT.

3. What's the difference between a master's in MIS and an MBA with a MIS concentration? While both an MBA with a focus on information systems/technology and a Master of Information Systems degree will prepare you to assume managerial positions within the field of MIS, the MBA degree will provide you with more general skills that are transferable to other areas. The master's will provide you with greater information systems expertise, but fewer transferable skills. The MBA degree's broad curriculum also helps MIS professionals with client management and other strategic issues in performing their jobs, especially in management advisory services.

4. What will I study in a management information systems degree program? The MIS profession is inherently interdisciplinary, requiring aspects of computer science, cognitive science, psychology and sociology, economics, business, law, library/information studies and communications. Students in MBA programs with an emphasis on MIS will most likely study everything from computer science/programming, program design and data structures, database management, microeconomics, human resources management, finance, managerial accounting, policy, calculus, statistics and management science.

5. What skills are necessary to work in the information systems field? Information systems managers need a broad range of skills—a keen understanding of people, processes, and customer's needs. In addition to technical skills, employers need managers with strong business savvy. Most importantly, MIS professionals should possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working with people - talking about projects and solving problems in teams. They should also be able t understand how to organize information; analyze user information needs design or evaluate information systems that allow for efficient and effective user interaction; provide and assure the quality and value of information to decision makers; understand the economic and social environment in which their organization functions; be familiar with relevant issues in law, economics, ethics and management

6. What is a typical career path for an MIS-MBA graduate? The typical career path within the IS field begins as a Systems Analyst or a Systems Consultant leading to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or Chief Technology Officer (CTO) positions. An IS or IT professional may have a large number of MIS job titles and positions during his/her career such as: Systems Analyst, Database Administrator, Computer Systems Auditor, Information Systems Manager, Computer and Software Marketing Manager, Office Automation Specialist, Computer Consultant or Network Administrator.

7. What's the overall career outlook for management information systems? According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, career opportunities for MIS professionals are expanding rapidly and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future due to the growth of the e-commerce and telecommunications industries. Opportunities for obtaining a management position will be best for workers possessing an MBA with technology as a core component, advanced technical knowledge and strong communication and administrative skills.

Robert Half International Consulting, found that the average starting salaries in 2001 for high-level information technology managers ranged from $92,250 to $152,500. A 2001 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, stated that starting salary offers for those with an MBA, a technical undergraduate degree, and 1 year or less of experience averaged $61,196; for those with a master's degree in management information systems/business data processing, $57,225.

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以下是引用lakegirl在2005-1-31 0:25:00的发言: HI, Wang, do you provide sample essays for free online? Or sell them?

We do not traffic in sample essays. Samples can be good, if used in the right way (as a learning tool.) So we are happy to send you for free good samples of excellent and shoddy essays. But we do not suggest you use these essay as any sort of “model”. Firstly there’s the possibility that Adcom will directly recognize the essay, and therefore your plagiarism. But even if they don’t, the language will be different and the essay will likely not fit in with the rest of your application, which will raise a red flag. Second, unless you are an immensely centered individual, chances are you will be influenced and sucked in to mimicking the model essay that worked for someone else – which by definition won’t work for you. Our advice is: have a look at some examples, understand the principles of success, then put others’ work away and concentrate on telling your own story and communicating your own value.

Cheers H.S.Wang

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以下是引用windyzheng在2005-3-12 23:53:00的发言: hi,wang! my question is: what are the strengths of UNC Kenan-Flagler? thanks.

Thanks for your question!

My understanding is they are Real Estate, Marketing, and Supply Chain (probably in that order).

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以下是引用topbuilder在2005-3-13 12:07:00的发言:

Hi, Mr. Wang, I am in the process of writing a B-school essay with a 500 word limit. This essay has three specific questions that need to be answered. Does one write a conclude in B-school essays? I was always told that its essential to conclude and summarize the points. However, I have also read that since B-school essays have a word limit it is not necessary to summerize but rather make sure to answer the specific questions within the word limit. So what is the general practice?

There isn't a "general practice" - just do the 500 words on topic. 500 is short enough that if they have forgotten what you were saying by the end (and so need a summary) then you're dead in any case.

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To Sanpao:I wonder if you have work experience related to accounting or finance. Since your major is in CS, you may better apply to such IT programs as MIS or math or economic related programs. It is difficult for you to make such a sharp transition to finance or accounting, unless you have accumulated relevant experiemce. And of course, the career in these two fields are definitely promising! Best wishes! H.S. Wang

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以下是引用shje在2005-4-2 0:29:00的发言:

HI, Wang, this question is projecting into the future, concerning admissions to MBA program at Harvard Business School for Fall 2006: Given the following profile, what are the chances of being admitted to Harvard? BS in Applied/Pure Mathematics (May 2005) University of ZJU GPA: 3.7 MA in Mathematical Finance (May 2006) Boston University GPA: 4.0 GMAT: 720+ (is this a good score to aim for? If not, please be more realistic) Research in symmetries of nonlinear partial differential equations (Summer 2004) Excellent Reccomendations from top MathFinance professors.

Thanks for your question! It seems like you lack some solid work experience. These are some of the profiles I've seen in my friends: one friend who went to HBS had ~4 years of work experience, including 2 years entrepreneurial exp. through taking a brand of cosmetic into another country; one who got into HBS And Stanford Bus had 4 years of Management consulting experience at a top firm with 1 year overseas. (BA from top 5 school); another who went to HBS had 5 years work experience with 3 as actuary, 2 as investment banker.

Two of them have US work experience, only one from mainland. So I suggest you'd better acquire some WE in the next couple of years. After all, getting into HBS needs you to make utmost efforts!

Best wishes to you! H.S. Wang

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以下是引用Errick在2005-4-2 23:26:00的发言: Hi Mr Wong, I need some help, really. I am an engineering grad from Taipei, and applied to three schools. Here is the status: a) Yale: Waitlist. b) UMich: Waitlist. c) CMU: Admitted. What i was looking out was basically a well rounded experience with scope for improving my interpersonal and communication skills. But from what I see at Tepper (CMU) and the comments that I read at Financial Times, I see that the class at Tepper is composed largely of engineers and technocrats, and the graduates from Tepper do not score well in their interpersonal skills as the graduates from other top B-schools. I am totally confused. Is that true? Is Tepper limited in diversity? If you were to rate the above three programs, how would you rate them? What do you suggest I do? Drop a year and apply again? Or take up the CMU offer? Your suggestions shall be appreciated. Thanks!

Errick, according to your expectation from MBA studies, you will get less from CMU than from Yale and Michigan. You have a good chance to get into Michigan, since it enrollment rate is not so high as other magic schools. And Yale is defintely your best choice, but since it is an Ivey school your chance will be less than Michigan.

So if you really dissapoited about CMU, you can put your stake on Michigan and try to get off from its waitlist. As for Yale, ou may need to re-apply next year.

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以下是引用vanillawang在2005-8-4 1:59:00的发言:

hi, Wang

How competitive would you say I am:

25 yr old
Female
3-yrs experience investment bank
620 GMAT
3.6 GPA at non-top school

Thanks!


Hi, your GMAT is much below the average admitted applicants to top schools and your work experience is also a little shorter than the typical students. A key item I don't see here is the leadership potential reflected by your work experience as most top schools values this very much.

Additionally, your competitiveness will depend on your extracurricular activities and other factors. It is entirely possible that you will be competitive with a well-prepared application. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you would like a competitive advantage with this application.

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以下是引用yangshou在2005-8-6 22:08:00的发言:

我的GMAT750,自认为很有领导潜力,但是GPA只有2.0,所学专业是计算机,我很不喜欢纯技术工作,很枯燥,毕业后从事的是管理工作,我能通过事例解释我GPA超低的原因,我适合管理工作不适合技术和科研工作

准备申请HBS/KELLOGG/STANDFORD,自认为这几所学校的风格很适合自己,特别是standfoed,我很喜欢它的激情和个人英雄主义风格

如果通过essay和面试,他们认同我的领导潜力,也就是说其他方面都符合他们的要求,

会不会仅仅因为我的GPA超低而拒绝我呢?

THX

Hi Youngshou,

Thanks for your inquiry. Generally speaking, it's hard to find an obvious weakness in the typical students of HBS/Kellogg/Stanford. The average GPA is above 3.6 for these schools. But it doesn't mean you'll have no chance to get into these schools, because the real big schools perform more open than those who need high GPA to earn better ranking. Therefore, your essays will play a critical role in your application. The quality of essays will decide whether you can have an interview chance that allows you to explain face-to-face your qualifications.

By the way, I would like to tell you some admission features of the three schools. HBS sends out interview invitation only after they review and feel satisfactory with the applicant's essays. Kellogg would like interview almost every applicant. Admission to Standford almost totally depends on the quality of essays, and quite possiblly they will give offers without an interview with the applicant.

Best of luck with your applications!

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以下是引用yangshou在2005-8-6 22:33:00的发言:

对于TOP5MBA有种说法是GPA和GMAT只是衡量申请者能否顺利完成学业的

essay和面试才是决定学校入取的,这种说法对吗?

It's partially right. GPA and GMAT are also important, but less than essay and interview. Of course, that is for top 10 schools.

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