What are the job Profile of MIS?

Hello Ritika,

The answer to your question lies in the question itself.

MIS or Management Information systems, is a job related to management of the systems.
You not only need managerial skills but need to be technically apt too for this job.

You are the person who handles the overall functioning right from computers to softwares to any other technical issues one may face and at the same time managing people who use those softwares.You are responsible for the overall running of the organization which depends on the smooth functioning of the systems. In short the operations of the organization

A brief description of the role of an MIS executive would be:

• Responsible for the administrative and technical functionality
• Developing the computer system in a way which is user friendly for the team and other employees
• Troubleshoot for issues related to Operating systems, network issues and software up gradation or installation
• Check and ensure systems are updated and perform system diagnosis repair and update at regular intervals
• upgrades of hardware and software systems.
• Track and monitor security of hardware and software systems
• Update Anti virus regularly and share necessary information with users regarding potential risks.
• Conduct regular backups to maintain data integrity
• Assist in maintaining and updating of web site and intranet.

Hope this helps.

Wish you good luck

Dear Ritika,

Thanks for writing to us!

I have one question to ask. Do you want to know the job profile of MIS officer in IT industry?
My colleague Meghna has very well explained the role of MIS in IT industry.

In other corporates, job profile of MIS is slightly different as follow:

Create and maintain Management reports including end-of-month, quarterly, and annual reports
used by various departments.
Assist with the release of information relating to systems upgrades and changes to processes, provide system training to users
Automate and schedule report generation.
Network management, web-site maintenance, and trouble shooting.
Maintain Business Analytics program for internal users.
Data analysis and reporting
Maintain process for Management to request reports and support.
Participate in product development and implementation.
Regular data back up
Miscellaneous duties/projects as assigned.

Hope this is helpful.

Best Wishes,
Apurva Kumar Pandya, PhD

Thanks for Answers,Can you please tell future scope of MIS officer in IT industry.?

Dear Ritika,

Thanks for writing back.

There is a scope for MIS in the IT industry. The purpose of MIS is to help the smooth running of the business by providing information on the data from different levels so that decisions can be made to ensure that the business remains competitive and successful. Specifically, MIS is created to support the whole range of business administration and regulatory activities using IT system.

In IT industry has overlapping job profiles. Potential career titles include network and computer systems administrator, IT officer, computer systems analyst and computer and information systems manager or MIS officer.

The scope within the role are ultimately dependent on the employing organisation and the complexity of its information systems.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have doubts, feel free to write back again.

Best Wishes,
Apurva Kumar Pandya, PhD