Among the most basic reasons why informatics has become a part of every field is the need for individuals with the perspective to evaluate a person’s social entity within the business phenomenon and the standpoint to view the business not only as an organization but as a fact that includes the dynamics of information. Istinye University Department of Management Information Systems aims to educate individuals who find solutions to the problems of society by using business strategies and tools based on business functions.
The main question about Management Information Systems is whether it is a software- or business-oriented department. However, when similar departments across the world are examined, it is seen that they focus on educating individuals who are equipped to use technology to improve human life. This requires software and business to be taught in perfect balance and harmony. In this respect, Management Information Systems provides students with an up-to-date and rich content program. Below is an overview of the Management Information Systems Departments of reputable universities outside Turkey.
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Management Information Systems |
Computer / Software Engineering |
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Focus Point |
Organization |
Software |
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Target |
Able to construct a more efficient and effective business environment |
Reliable (error-free) computer program development |
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Basic Skills |
Problem solving |
Logic / Method |
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Basic Task |
Constructing correct and effective information systems that meet the needs of the business |
Realizing information systems that meet needs |
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Theoretical and practical knowledge |
Balanced |
Application-oriented |
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Job Title |
Analyst/Designer |
Developer |
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Career Goal |
Business Analyst System Analyst Data Analyst |
Software Developer Data Analyst |
Characteristics of an İstinye MIS Graduate:
- Able to solve complex problems with social and technical aspects
- Uses technology strategically to solve human problems
- Able to recognize the general picture and the details/patterns in that picture
- Manages time and resources well
- Able to analyze events/problems with an understanding of system design and analysis
- Can provide the necessary communication between the worlds of technology and business
- Able to effectively and efficiently manage the processes from data to information, and from information to information
Job Opportunities for Graduates
The Management Information Systems Department has an integrated working area. This area has a dynamic structure that requires addressing both technology and business. In this context, the job opportunities for our graduates include but are not limited to the following:
- Business Analyst
- Business Application Developer
- IT Consultant
- Systems Analyst
- IT Development Project Leader
- Database Administrator
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Systems Developer
- Database Analyst
- Web Developer
- Information Systems Manager
- Human-Computer Interaction Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Data Visualization Specialist
