Pure Computer Science is not about learning programming languages, it is about learning the theory behind information/information systems. If your CS program sells itself as a place to learn a programming language then you should probably look somewhere else. Frankly, once you understand the hows/whys of one programming language then you should be able to learn a new language on your own.
MIS will prove useful in a few years when you are in a management position. However, you'll have to make the leap (if you choose) to that level and you'll have to stand out. I don't know many places that will hire someone right out of university to be a manager. (At least not anywhere that is around for long). I have to agree with the other posters who said that taking an MBA later in your career is probably a better move.
If all you want to do is learn programming skills then a 2 year college program will give you the quickest payoff. If you want to learn how to manage IT systems then MIS is your choice. If you want to learn how information/information systems truly work then go into CS.
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Pure Computer Science is not about learning programming languages, it is about learning the theory behind information/information systems. If your CS program sells itself as a place to learn a programming language then you should probably look somewhere else. Frankly, once you understand the hows/whys of one programming language then you should be able to learn a new language on your own.
MIS will prove useful in a few years when you are in a management position. However, you'll have to make the leap (if you choose) to that level and you'll have to stand out. I don't know many places that will hire someone right out of university to be a manager. (At least not anywhere that is around for long). I have to agree with the other posters who said that taking an MBA later in your career is probably a better move.
If all you want to do is learn programming skills then a 2 year college program will give you the quickest payoff. If you want to learn how to manage IT systems then MIS is your choice. If you want to learn how information/information systems truly work then go into CS.
Good luck with your choice.