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Degree Concentrations: Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems

  • MIS 350 Management Information Systems (REQUIRED 1 Unit). An introduction to the Information Technology issues associated with the business enterprise. Designed to provide a broad perspective for understanding the nature of the use of information technology for competitive advantage and the management of information resources in traditional and E-Organizations. Emphasis of the course is on both managerial and technology points of view. Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the Information Technology Proficiency Requirement.
  • MIS 351 Ethics and Technology (1 Unit). This course is intended to enable students to understand and to respond to the legal and ethical issues that arise from the use of information technology. Students will explore ethical and social issues arising from the computerization of industry and government, with emphasis on copyright, security, and privacy issues. The primary focus of the course will be the determination of the weight that these ethical and social issues should have in the design, implementation, and uses of present and anticipated applications of information technology. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
  • MIS 370 Electronic Commerce (1 Unit). This course provides an introduction to the concept and application of E-Business and E-Commerce from a business perspective. Topics include, infrastructure for E-Commerce, E-Commerce business models, and the use of E-Commerce in organizations for competitive advantage. Prerequisite: MIS 350.
  • MIS 383 Business Intelligence (1 Unit). This course introduces the concept of Business Intelligence (BI). Students will learn how BI is used by organizations to make better business decisions, use fewer resources, and improve the bottom line. This course provides an overview of business intelligence topics as well as hands-on experiences. Topics include business analytics, data visualization, data mining, data warehousing and business performance management. Prerequisite: MIS 350.
  • MIS 396 Current Topics in Information Technology (1 Unit). This course is designed to acquaint students with current trends and issues in information technology by focusing on one of a number of information technology topics. Topics currently addressed in this course are Database Applications, Advanced Spreadsheet Analysis, or Open-Source Web Site Development. Prerequisite: MIS 350.
  • MIS 397 Database Design and Implementation (1 Unit). This course provides in-depth coverage of enterprise level database technology issues including data modeling, logical and physical table design, and implementation in a relational DBMS environment. Students gain hands-on experience in the use of enterprise-level development techniques such as CASE tools and advanced SQL. Prerequisite: MIS 350.
  • MIS 461 Business Process Management (1 Unit). This course provides an extensive investigation of a company’s core business processes and the interactions within and between them. The primary focus of this course is the application of information technologies to transform organizations and improve their performance. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, to include hands-on experience and the role they play in changing organizations. Prerequisite: MIS 350.
  • MIS 494 Systems Analysis and Project Management (1 Unit). This course concentrates on the first two stages of the systems development life cycle and the management of IT projects in organizations. Students will gain knowledge essential to managing, planning, scheduling and controlling projects in the Information technology field. Implementation issues are also discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 350.