COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Curriculum Committee
September 30, 2003
2:00 pm
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Present
W. Tallon (chair), D. Sinason, G. Jensen, C. Hunt, C. DeMoranville, J. Marchewka, A.
Salles, L. Marcellus
Action on
Minutes
The minutes from the Second Meeting, dated September 16, 2003, were approved as
revised.
Certificate of
Graduate Study
in MIS
Discussion continued regarding the Certificate of Graduate Study in Management
Information Systems. Minor revisions were suggested, with the committee then
approving the certificate. (See pages 1-2 of 2)
ACCY Revision
A revision to the catalog copy concerning the certificate of completion of internal audit
course work was approved. (See page 1 of 2)
MKTG
Requirement
The Marketing Department introduced a proposal to require a portfolio of all marketing
majors. Further discussion will continue at the next meeting.
Assessment
Process
Discussion took place regarding the assessment process. Further discussion will continue
at the next meeting.
Ethics in the
Curriculum
It was reported that each department has been asked to submit information to the dean
detailing how the topic of ethics has been expanded in their curriculum and to state any
plans for future expansion. Members were given information on a Business Ethics
Symposium being held in Denver October 30-31.
UBUS 310
Enrollment
The 2.75 GPA prerequisite for UBUS 310 went into effect Fall 2003, and the impact on
college enrollment will be studied. The distribution of majors in the class was
announced.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 14, at 2:00 p.m.
Minutes approved: October 14, 2003
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Carol DeMoranville, Asst Faculty Chair/Secretary
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Copies to:
Executive Vice President & Provost; Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; Director of
Admission; Graduate Council Curriculum Committee; University Publications; Community
College Relations; University Archives; College Curriculum Committees; Student Association;
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Department of Accountancy
Other catalog change: Page 68, 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog
Professional Examination Preparation
↓
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has approved NIU as a participant in IIA’s Endorsed
Internal Auditing Program. To receive an IIA certificate of completion, a student must have a
B.S. in accountancy or an M.A.S. degree and complete ACCY 360, ACCY 462, an approved
accountancy elective, and an academic internship (ACCY 473) in the internal auditing area. A
student completing the internal audit course work will have the designation Completion of
internal audit course work as endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors on their official NIU
transcript.
Rationale: Editorial changes to existing copy clarify the type of internship required for the certificate. Additional
language provides students with university verification of completion of the IIA internal audit course work.
Department of Operations Management and Information Systems
Other catalog change: Add to page 66, 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog, just prior to the course listing.
Certificate of Graduate Study
Management Information Systems (15)
This certificate provides working professionals with the opportunity to add value to their
positions through advanced course work, to obtain credentials necessary to support their current
position, and to increase employability within the field of information technology.
Courses used to satisfy the requirements for the certificate may also be applied toward a graduate
degree in Management Information Systems (MIS). OMIS 507 (Business Information Systems) is
a prerequisite course that must be completed prior to enrollment in the MIS certificate courses.
OMIS 507 may be waived by passing an exemption examination.
Students interested in this certificate should contact the MIS Graduate Program Coordinator for
admission procedures and other information.
OMIS 651, Business Systems Analysis and Design (3)
OMIS 652, Business Applications of Database Management Systems (3)
OMIS 660, Business Telecommunications (3),
OR OMIS 661, Business Decision Technologies (3)
OMIS 690, Information Technology Project Management (3),
OR OMIS 697, Strategic Information Systems (3)
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One of the following (3):
OMIS 621, Computer Simulation in Business (3)
OMIS 649, Business Computing Environments (3)
OMIS 675, Technologies and Applications of Electronic Business (3)
OMIS 679, Business Geographics (3)
OMIS 694, Advanced Topics in Information Systems (3)
Rationale: A Certificate of Graduate Studies in MIS will address the societal/educational needs
of working adults by providing a broader base of training and skills in areas related to the
students’ undergraduate majors and/or professional positions. Many working professionals find
themselves in career areas unrelated to their undergraduate courses of study. They migrate to
occupations based essentially on interest, skill, expertise and learned adaptability; and have a
need for advanced education and credentials to support that path. The certificate is not
designed to replace an advanced degree but will instead enhance an individual’s professional
growth and development.
Note: This certificate should also be included in the listing on page 11 of the Graduate Catalog.
On page 13 under Graduate Concentrations and Certificates of Graduate Study, the contact
person for the Management Information Systems certificate is Chair, Department of Operations
Management and Information Systems.