Management Information Systems - Spears School of Business

Balancing school work with outside activities can be challenging, but we've got some students that make it work! Lucas Cardenas and Bryce White are both majoring in MIS while being active members in their bands.

Lucas is a MIS major and Data Analytics minor, and he currently plays in the Steel Ridge band. He says that balancing school, work, and playing shows has taught him about time management, and it allowed him to use what he learned in his courses to navigate all three.

Bryce is a MIS and Economics major, and he currently plays in the Cowboy Marching Band and University Band. He says that he balances school and band by making a good schedule ahead of time.

We are so proud of Lucas and Bryce and everything they have been able to accomplish during their time at OSU! Go Pokes! 🤠🧡

🚨CALLING ALL 4th & 5th GRADE GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES🚨

Come to our Family STEM Night hosted by our Women In Technology club! This will be a fun event with stations focusing on learning through crafts, dancing, and robotics!

Be there and experience the fun!!🧡🤠

Bryce White, a junior double majoring in Management Information Systems and Economics, has accepted a Summer IT Internship with Diamondback Energy in Oklahoma City!

In this role, he will:
• Gain hands-on experience learning how Diamondback operates and supports its IT infrastructure
• Contribute to a major project that will be presented at the end of the summer
• Assist with office tasks including database coding and cybersecurity initiatives

We’re incredibly proud of Bryce and his dedication to growing his skills both inside and outside the classroom. We’re excited to see all he accomplishes this summer at Diamondback Energy! 🤠🎉

Our MSIS students were busy over Spring Break! We had several students travel with The Center for Advanced Global Leadership and Engagement and see business environments at a global level.

Evan Simons, Jackson Prazak, and Kyle Cox went to Austria!🇦🇹
Abigail S, Carson Peters, and Tanya Rodriguez went to Japan!🇯🇵
Matthew Thomas went to London🇬🇧 and Paris🇫🇷 !

These students traveled the world and gained business knowledge at the same time!💪🤠🧡

Makayla Mueller, recognized as a Top 5 MSIS Department senior, has accepted a full-time position as an IT Reporting Analyst with Diamondback Energy in Oklahoma City after graduation! 🎓

In this role, she will:
• Design and support enterprise reporting solutions
• Resolve business challenges through data integration and process automation
• Utilize tools such as SQL, Snowflake, Informatica, and Spotfire to build impactful reporting systems

We’re so incredibly proud of Makayla and the hard work she has put into the MSIS Department throughout her time at Spears. We can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at Diamondback Energy! 🎉🤠🧡

We’re excited to highlight Evan Simons, a senior pursuing an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems and a master’s degree in Business Analytics & Data Science!
This summer, Evan will be joining CommunityCare in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a Corporate Data Intern where he will:�• Work with the corporate data team to analyze and examine company data�• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SQL, SAS, and Python to support data analysis �• Gain hands-on experience working with real organizational data
We’re proud of Evan and excited to see the impact he’ll make at CommunityCare this summer. Congratulations! 🎉

We’re excited to highlight Piper DuVall, a junior pursuing degrees in Data Analytics & Management Information Systems!

This summer, Piper will be joining ONE Gas in Tulsa, OK as an IT Intern, where she will:�• Collaborate with an information technology team to gain hands-on experience in key technical areas�• Complete impactful projects within her team’s responsibilities and present her findings at the conclusion of the internship�• Shadow professionals across multiple IT roles to learn industry processes and best practices�• Partner with business groups to analyze requirements and data, explore innovative solutions, and assist with testing and deploying technology

We’re so proud of Piper and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes with ONE Gas this summer. Congratulations! 🎉

Reminiscing on the Cloud of Honor!

Our students participate in many opportunities, and it is always exciting to hear what they are doing! Some of our Special MSIS Projects students were able to attend the Cloud of Honor and hear from alumni.

Pictured (L-R):
Braeden Jones - Datathon Systems Development
Femi Abioye, Kyler Baldwin, & Ben Hennel - Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institut
Zach Cleveland - Oklahoma Workforce dashboard for the Center for Future of Work
Jake Broom & Lucas Cardenas - Williams Lab project

We were thrilled to welcome Ward Quarles back to campus last week! Now at Oracle, Ward is an MSIS graduate who continues to make an impact both in his field and with our students.

During his visit, he connected with several classes, including Project Management (MSIS4033), MSIS4111, and Business Analytics for AI (MSIS5793). He also spent time meeting with Dr. Wilson.

We’re grateful for alumni like Ward who give back and help inspire the next generation of leaders. Go Pokes! 🤠

Congrats to our 2026 Cumulus Award Recipients!🧡

Our alumni have many accomplishments in the early stages of their career, and we are excited to see them continue to succeed!!🤠

Read more about our honorees: https://news.okstate.edu/articles/business/2026/msis-cumulus-awards-2026.html