Major Description

The Management Information Systems (MIS) program provides the opportunity for students to obtain the skills to be a key player in building information systems to improve the business operations and decision-making of twenty-first century organizations. MIS students learn that in today’s ever changing global business environment, the ability to collect, organize, store, and transform vast amounts of business data into accurate, timely, and understandable information has a significant impact on an organization’s performance.

The MIS professional must have a thorough understanding of business principles, technologies, and methodologies to effectively create technological business solutions that address the operational and decision-making needs of organizations.The MIS program is based on a balance of business fundamentals and of skills in the analysis, design, and implementation of information systems. The MIS student learns how to effectively lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams through courses that focus on interpersonal skills including problem solving, team building, and written/verbal communication.

The MIS student course of study includes theoretical and practical discussion of information technology, including the design and usage of databases, networking, information security, computer programming fundamentals, knowledge management, and other current topics. The MIS student will have opportunities to put classroom theory to practical use through course-based application problems, internships, and practicums.It is anticipated that upon graduation MIS students will assume entry-level departmental line and staff positions with titles such as business analyst, system analyst, information systems specialist, programmer analyst, or information systems consultant.

As MIS graduates gain industry experience, they are likely to assume roles as managers or senior technical staff.This major is not intended for students interested in computer programming or highly technical computer related areas of study such as computer engineering.

Major Requirements

Students majoring in management information systems are required to take Computer Science 130, Computer Programming I. Computer Science 230, Computer Programming II, is highly recommended. Management Information Systems majors may also take other courses in the mathematics and computer sciences department as non-business and/or free electives.

In addition to the business core requirements, students majoring in management information systems must complete Management Information Systems 321, 322, 331, and 370; and either Management Information Systems 220,332, 471, or 472 (3 credits).

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