Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics Online
Program Overview
Accelerate your professional growth with our online Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
This 100% online Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics program prepares you to uncover meaning within raw data. Courses build your competency in using specialized computer systems that help you inform conclusions and identify patterns by transforming, organizing, and modeling facts and figures.
Focus on career-propelling topics including data mining and its application in the workplace, strategic business intelligence that you will implement to guide managers through decisions, and visual data-storytelling techniques such as charts and graphs, cartography, and web data acquisition. Attentive MIS data analytics faculty are industry experts and introduce knowledge and qualifications you can apply immediately to your resume while encouraging you to think critically and act decisively.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in MIS degree in data analytics program will be prepared to:
- Utilize strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Maintain relevant knowledge of computer languages and technology
- Act as the bridge between tech and business professionals
- Identify problems related to information systems and develop solutions for them
- Apply excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients
- Utilize strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Maintain relevant knowledge of computer languages and technology
- Act as the bridge between tech and business professionals
- Identify problems related to information systems and develop solutions for them
- Apply excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients
Prepare for a future in one of these MIS degree jobs:
- Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Solution Development Engineer
- System Support Specialist
- Consultant
- Data Analyst
- Information Security Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Solution Development Engineer
- System Support Specialist
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition
Take advantage of our pay-as-you-go tuition
Our B.S. in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics | $334 | $1,002 |
Important Refund Information
| 2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
| 4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
| 6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
| 8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
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Calendar
Stay on track with a convenient course schedule
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working students, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/18/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/15/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/2/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/5/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/30/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
Prepare for the B.S. in MIS data analytics program online
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the B.S. in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
To apply for this program, you must meet the requirements for one of the sections listed below.
Transfer Criteria
- Students with 24 or more transferrable credit hours:
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Students with less than 24 transferrable credit hours:
- Follow freshman admission requirements and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transfer students from non-regionally accredited institutions will also be considered a freshman; credit cannot be transferred into Northwest from a non-regionally accredited institution
Returning Students (previously enrolled as degree-seeking at Northwest)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA in any coursework completed since last being at Northwest (on 4.0 scale)
- A probation essay (if returning after being suspended or put on probation) explaining previous time at Northwest, what they've been doing since and how they plan to be successful when they return
Freshman Criteria (Adult - 24+ years old):
- High school transcript showing graduation date or completion of GED/HiSET
- Essay
- ACT/SAT test scores optional; can be submitted for scholarship/placement purposes if available
Freshman Criteria (for non-adult freshmen and transfers with less than 24 transferrable hours):
- Category I:
- 21 or higher ACT composite (or the SAT equivalent: SAT-980 or 1060**)
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on 4.0 scale)
**Per 2016 SAT redesign.
- Category II:
- Have an admissions index score (see here) that equals or exceeds 100 points
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Category III:
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (weighted or unweighted) or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Complete high school college-preparatory curriculum
- Students who have completed the GED or HiSET are eligible with a minimum score of 660 on the GED or a minimum score of 75 on the HiSET
- This category is not an option for home-schooled or unaccredited high school graduates unless they have also completed the GED or HiSET
Home-Schooled Students
Applicants must have their ACT or SAT results submitted directly from ACT or College Board. A transcript listing of high school courses and grades in each course is also required for admission.
- 21 or higher on the ACT (or SAT equivalent), OR
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
GED Applicants/HiSET Applicants
A student may be considered for admission after receiving an equivalency certification, meeting the following criteria:
- GED score of 660 or higher, OR
- HiSET score of 75 or higher
Official transcripts can be emailed to [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Office of Admissions
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
Explore the MIS data analytics degree courses
For the B.S. in Management Information Systems – Data Analytics online, the curriculum is comprised of 120 credit hours, including: 44-47 credit hours of Northwest Core (general education), 4 credit hours of Institutional Requirements, 48 credit hours of Common Professional Component Courses, 18 credit hours of Required Courses, 9 credit hours of Data Analytics Emphasis Courses and 3 credit hours of Advisor-Approved Elective Courses.
To ensure a common professional foundation among the accredited business programs, all students majoring in Accounting, Business Economics, Business Management, Business Technology, Finance, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management are required to fulfill the following common professional component requirements. A minimum grade of C is mandatory for each of the Common Professional Component and required courses.
Non-business Courses (9 hours)
Business Courses (39 hours)
Click here for the 2023-2024 Common Professional Component courses.
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition. A one-time fee of $20.50 will be charged for remote proctoring of required Assessment of Core Proficiencies.
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