My current major is Computer Information Systems..however, i was wondering if i should instead switch to Management information systems…can anyone tell me the difference and which one is better?
Re: CIS vs. MIS
CIS and MIS are frequently misused and misunderstood titles of programs. It really depends on how the program objectives and courses within them are defined by the schools. Are there specific programs you're trying to decide between?
On the outset though, in the current model at many schools, the CIS program is offered by School of IT or Computer Science, while MIS is offered through Business/Management faculties. If this is the case, then the CIS program may be more technical in nature and geared towards careers as technology professionals who work directly with the implementation and administration of specific technologies. On the other hand, MIS programs are geared towards business analysts who aren't involved directly with implementation of technologies, but aspects such as making a business case, rationalizing technologies at an architecture level, managing project teams etc.
If you provide more details of specific programs you're considering, I may be able to help better.