Required Courses
- MIS 315 - Management of Databases
- MIS 316 - Computer Concepts and Applications*
- MIS 323 - Business Telecommunications
- MIS 411 - Information Systems Analysis
- MIS 413 - Information Systems Design
- Plus one additional course from the following list:
- MIS 312, 324, 415, 495; OPS 472
- and one course from
- ACG 306; MGT 354; MIS 310, 312, 324, 415, 495; OPS 472; QMM 380, 480
- *Note that MIS 216 or CSC 121 is a prerequisite for MIS 316
Suggested Course Flow Chart
Undergraduate Degree Program Worksheets & Option Sheets
MIS Courses - Required courses are in blue
MIS 105. Basic Computer Applications and Technologies (3). This course enables students of all majors to improve their computer fluency skills with basic software packages they will utilize in their academic and professional careers. Emphasis is on enhancing knowledge and utilization of the special features and functions in spreadsheets, word processing, presentation graphics, Web authoring and Web searching skills. Elements of hardware, software, communications and security technologies and ethics in the business workplace will be stressed. Students may not receive credit for CSC 105 and MIS 105.
MIS 213. Introduction to Information Systems and Technology (3) Survey of information systems use in organizations and the information technologies used to implement them. Scope includes hardware, software and telecommunications concepts. Projects stress the use of computer applications to support decision making, written communications and oral communication.
MIS 216. Introduction to Business Application Development (3) An introduction to computer programming in a business context using a modern high level programming language. Topics include program flow constraints, programming logic, objects, and other basic programming techniques. Emphasis is on good style, and the creation of high-quality applications that help the organization.
MIS 310. Web Page Development Languages (3) Prerequisite: CSC 105 or MIS 105 or MIS 213 or consent of instructor. Study of the design and creation of basic Web pages in the business environment. Topics include page structure, human computer interface design, style sheets, reusability, and design basics. An emphasis is placed on best industry practice.
MIS 312. Information Systems Hardware and Software (3) Prerequisite: MIS 213 or consent of instructor. Principles and application of computer hardware and software will be presented through lecture of the underpinnings, installation, configuration, and laboratory experiences. This course will provide the technology background for system developers to understand tradeoffs in architecture for effective use in a business environment. Networked computing systems and various operating systems will be covered
MIS 315. Management of Database Systems (3) Prerequisite: MIS 213. Study of the design and administration of database systems in a business environment. The relational model is used along with database management software to facilitate the communication and distribution of data and its conversion into information, with an emphasis on sound design principles. Topics include entity-relationship modeling, normalization and the structured query language (SQL).
MIS 316. Computer Concepts and Applications (3) Prerequisite: Previous programming course such as MIS 216, CSC 112 or CSC 121. An introduction to programming business applications. Emphasis is on the implementation phase of the development life cycle. All laboratory projects focus on a PC environment using Visual Basic.Net.
MIS 323. Business Telecommunications (3) Prerequisite: MIS 213. A study of the role of telecommunications in businesses, including relevant terminology, concepts, hardware, software, protocols and architectures. Topics include the design, purchase, integration and use of telecommunications technologies and systems. Emphasis is placed on local area network technologies.
MIS 324. Network Security Management (3) Prerequisite: MIS 323 or CSC 344 or consent of instructor. Examination of current standards of due care and best business practices in Information Security. Focus is on evaluation and selection of optimal security posture. Topics include evaluation of security models, risk assessment, threat analysis, organizational technology evaluation, security implementation, disaster recovery planning and security policy formulation and implementation.
MIS 411. Information Systems Analysis (3) Prerequisite: MIS 315. An introduction to processes and methods used for identifying and documenting information requirements and developing system specifications. Topics include the systems development life cycle, analysis tools such as flowcharts and data flow diagrams, and techniques for effective written communication. Case studies are used.
MIS 413. Information Systems Design (3) Prerequisite: MIS 316 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the process and methods used for developing the system design from the system specification. Topics include computer-aided systems engineering and information system project management. Students are required to complete a system design and build a prototype based on the specification.
MIS 415. Emerging Information Technologies (3) Prerequisite: MIS 315 and 316. A study of current technologies impacting a firm's ability to create and maintain a competitive advantage through the use of information systems technology. Topics include hardware and software technologies that support the development of interactive internet applications.
MIS 491. Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and consent of department chairperson.
MIS 495. Seminar in Information Systems (3) Prerequisites: MIS 213 and QMM 385 or QMM 388. Special topics of interest to students pursuing the information systems option. May be repeated under a different subtitle.
MIS 498. Information Systems Internship (1-6) Prerequisite: Senior status and consent of faculty supervisor. Involves the application of quantitative and systems skills developed in the academic environment to problems in a real-world operating environment. The participant will receive practical training and experience under the guidance of the staff of a local business or government organization and a faculty supervisor. Available internships are filled on a competitive basis.
MIS 499. Honors Work (2-3) Prerequisite: Senior standing. Independent work for honors students.
Plus one additional course from: MIS 312, 324, 415, 495 or POM 472 and one course from: MIS 310, 312, 415, 324, 495, POM 472, QMM 380, 480
