Degree Overview
Where Business Strategy Meets Information Technology
Every organization runs on data, systems, and the people who understand both. Batten's online Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems is built for students who want to work at that intersection. You'll develop practical skills in database management, programming, project management, and information systems design — all grounded in a business context. The program draws on coursework from computer science, business, and applied mathematics, preparing you for careers in data analytics, IT management, computer user support, and internet technologies. The capstone project puts everything together with hands-on experience designing real information systems, so you graduate with more than just theory.
Course Information
All Batten students complete a shared general education curriculum designed to build critical thinking, communication, and a broad academic foundation alongside your major coursework. The four components are:
- English Composition — ENG 105: The Art of Writing (must be passed with a C or higher)
- Foreign Language Proficiency — demonstrate competency through coursework, AP/CLEP credit, or prior study. Transfer students entering with 60+ credits have a simplified pathway.
- Batten Seminars — three seminar-style courses (Seminars I, II, and III) that develop scholarly inquiry, writing, and oral communication skills
- Breadth Requirement — 24 credit hours spanning arts and humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences, drawn from at least six different departments outside your major
View full General Education requirements on the Batten University website →
Foundations
Core Courses
Advanced & Capstone
Career Outcomes
Organizations of every size rely on data, technology, and the systems that connect them—making MIS graduates valuable across nearly every industry. This program combines business knowledge with technical systems training to prepare you for roles in analytics, systems management, operations, and technology strategy.
Data and Business Analytics
Coursework in database management, statistics, and information systems prepares graduates to collect, interpret, and present data that supports business decision-making. Common career paths include data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence support.
IT Project Management
Project management coursework prepares graduates to coordinate technology initiatives, manage implementation timelines, and serve as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders during system rollouts and digital transformation efforts.
Systems Analysis and Design
Graduates learn to evaluate organizational technology systems, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. This skill set supports careers in systems analysis, business systems consulting, and process improvement.
Operations and Supply Chain Technology
Modern operations and logistics teams rely heavily on data systems and workflow technology. MIS graduates are prepared to support process automation, operational reporting, and technology-driven improvements across supply chain and operations environments.
Why Batten Online
92%
Successful Graduates
Of our graduates receive job offers or go on to graduate school within one year of graduation.
Free & Rolling
Apply Anytime
Rolling admissions means you can start when you're ready. Our application is free — no fee standing between you and your degree.
No Tests
Streamlined Admission
Admission is based on your undergraduate transcript. No SAT, ACT, or GMAT required. Ever.
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Environmentally Responsible
Selected by The Princeton Review as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges, profiled in the Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
- Complete our online application.
- Applicants who have not yet completed 12 semester hours of college work must submit an official high school transcript and an official college transcript from all colleges and universities previously attended. Applicants who have not taken an SAT or ACT may be admitted on the basis of an evaluation of high school coursework. Applicants who are not high school graduates may be admitted on the basis of GED test results.
- Applicants who have successfully completed 12 or more semester hours of college work must submit official college transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Generally, individuals transferring to Batten University must present a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Financial Aid
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