MIS vs MS in CS
By HSB
Many students who don’t like hardcore programming assume that degree in MIS will get into Manager role. But, that’s not the case usually for entry level students.
MIS vs MS in CS
- Yes, MIS and MS in CS are not the same. MS CS courses focus more on Algorithms, Data Structures, core Computer Science concepts like Database, Networking, Robotics, ..
- MS CS will prepare you to be a Software Engineer
- MIS courses are geared towards business and industry.
- Without work experience MIS will not get you into Manager position.
- MIS does offer Technical and Non-technical (Business) courses.
- You can still become Software Engineer after completing MIS
- After MIS you can apply for Business Analysts, Systems Engineer, System Architect, Software Testing, …positions.
MIS Admission
- Universities accept GRE and GMAT for admission into MIS program.
- MIS program is course intensive, while MS in CS has courses, projects and thesis options to choose from.
Part 2 of this article MIS vs MS Job Opportunities talks about job placements for MIS graduates.
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Hi, I have benefited from whats written over here. I want to thank all the contributors and followers of this blog.
Since i have been through this admissions grind , Can i chip in and write to this blog?
I would like to add one more. Typically, MS in MIS (Management Information Systems) is offered by business schools and MS in CS (Computer Science or Computer Science and Engineering) is offered either by Science or Engineering department.
Respected Mr.Ganesh Gopalakrishnan
welcome sir, it is indeed very kind of you to share more about MS in MIS and MS in CS
thank you sir, please keep posting more about courses and any thing that would help the aspiring Students.
thanks once again
shiri Ganesha
gopala and krishna, what a wonderful
names
thanks
cheers
easwaran
Dear Ganesh Gopalakrishnan,
The distinction between MIS & MS in terms of the schools that offer them (business schools & engineering schools) is illuminating. Taking off from there, can you also share your experience in terms of difference in admission criteria, cost of the course and probability of the admission?
Regards
V.Kalyanaraman,
Business schools require a GMAT while Engineering schools require a GRE. But, it completely varies depending on the university. If you search this site, you will get a general idea about the tuition and probability of course. If you need specific details about your case and your admission chances based on your scores and universities selected, HSB premium site will help you.
Thanks,
Ganesh.