We Educate Leaders Who Shape the Digital Future
The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) at Üsküdar University aims to train well-equipped individuals who will lead digital transformation through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates business management with information technologies.
It offers a strong academic foundation for students who wish to specialize in areas such as technology-oriented strategic decision-making, management, digital process design, data analytics, and corporate sustainability, which is vital for all disciplines.
The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS), within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Üsküdar University, aims to provide its graduates with the following competencies through a four-year education:
- The ability to meet the informatics needs of individuals and institutions regarding access to information, information production, sharing, and the management of all organizational processes,
- The competencies to enable all corporate processes to be conducted based on systems thinking,
- The capacity to become professionals equipped with both technical and strategic thinking skills,
- An interdisciplinary perspective by building a bridge between information technologies and business management,
- Insight into the historical, current, local, and international developments related to the field,
- The qualifications to become highly competent and preferred candidates in the professional sector.
Why Üsküdar University Management Information Systems (MIS) Program?
The MIS program has been structured in line with the digital transformation vision of Üsküdar University, one of Türkiye’s first foundation universities with a focus on ethics, sustainability, and technology. Supported by the university’s strong academic foundation in health, behavioral sciences, and engineering, the program aims to equip students with 21st-century competencies such as technological proficiency, entrepreneurship, leadership, and global awareness through a sustainability perspective. In addition, the program also:
- Offers students a global perspective through international internships, exchange programs, and collaborative projects,
- Prepares graduates for the business world with practice-oriented courses and case studies developed in cooperation with industry,
- Enhances students’ scientific and critical thinking skills through interdisciplinary projects and academic research.
How Long is the Duration of the Management Information Systems Program?
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department, which is within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Üsküdar University, is a four-year undergraduate program. Throughout this four-year period, our students complete a comprehensive curriculum that integrates business and technology. Graduates who successfully complete the program receive the title “Management Information Systems Specialist”, equipping them with a solid foundation to launch their careers.
Structure and Content of the Management Information Systems Program
The program is designed to develop both technical expertise and managerial competencies, and it consists of practice-oriented courses that promote analytical thinking. Over the course of four years, students are offered a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics relevant to the field.
What are the Career Opportunities for MIS Graduates?
MIS graduates can pursue diverse career paths in both the public and private sectors. The main professional roles include:
- Information Systems Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Systems Development Specialist
- Digital Transformation Consultant
- Data Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- IT Security Specialist
- Entrepreneur, etc.
In addition, graduates are encouraged to pursue graduate-level studies such as master's and doctoral programs in areas like MIS, business, engineering management, data science, and technology management.
What Do Management Information Systems Graduates Do?
Graduates of the Management Information Systems (MIS) Department at Üsküdar University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences enter the professional world with a unique skill set that combines technology and business, opening the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Our graduates play key roles in shaping digital strategies by working in critical positions such as
information systems manager, data analyst, business consultant, project manager, and information security specialist.
Career opportunities are not limited to corporate positions. Our program also equips graduates with the entrepreneurial mindset and skills needed to bring their innovative ideas to life, empowering them to establish their own ventures and contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
One of the greatest advantages of the MIS discipline is its sector-independent applicability. From leading industries such as technology, finance, and telecommunications to sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, MIS professionals are in demand across all areas of the economy. Moreover, public institutions, the education sector, and non-governmental organizations also benefit from the expertise of our graduates.
Our department not only prepares students for today's job market but also equips them with the tools and vision needed to thrive in the future world of work, offering them both career sustainability and a competitive edge.
Learning Outcomes and Expected Qualifications of Our Graduates
- Demonstrates the ability to integrate information systems with business strategies.
- Exhibits technical proficiency in areas such as information security, network systems, software development, and data analytics.
- Analyzes technology-driven business processes and develops improvement proposals.
- Shows sensitivity to corporate ethics, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues.
- Assesses managerial and entrepreneurial potential and develops technology-based business ideas.
- Demonstrates effective communication, leadership, and collaboration in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.
Academic Collaborations and Internationalization
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Program at Üsküdar University offers international education and internship opportunities to eligible students through the Erasmus exchange program. Moreover, numerous interdisciplinary research and entrepreneurship projects conducted within the university provide students with valuable experience across a variety of fields.
