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MIS
All businesses and organizations depend on information systems to produce and maintain the data needed for decision-making.  The Management Information Systems (MIS) major prepares students to design, develop, and manage information systems within organizations.  MIS majors develop a foundation of business knowledge and skills that is complemented by more in-depth study of information technology.  All MIS majors complete a core of 3 classes that provide a foundation in programming constructs, information systems theory, systems analysis, database, and telecommunications.  MIS majors may also select a general concentration that allows them to design their own program  or majors can select a specialized concentration in either programming or network technologies.  Majors have a wide variety of MIS and other electives to choose from.  Many majors choose to double major within the School of Business or choose a minor that enhances their career opportunities.

Students customize their major by selecting 5 courses from the MIS Major Electives list.

Students complete 4 upper-division courses in COBOL and Java plus 1 elective from the MIS Major Electives list.

Students complete 4 upper-division courses in web design, web application development, advanced networking and security plus 1 elective from the MIS Major electives list.

Student Organization for Management Information Systems: Association of Information Technology Professionals


 


Students who succeed as MIS Majors are:

  • Able to work independently
  • Able to teach others
  • Self-directed and pro-active
  • Effective team members

The MIS Major curriculum emphasizes:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
  • Technical skills
  • Creativity, with good design and layout skills
  • Knowledge of Internet and network technologies
  • Good people skills

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