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MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS (MISO)
MAJOR
B.S. MAJOR – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
76 S.H. (No Minor Required)
Proposed
B.S. MAJOR-MANAGEMENT OF
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)
Effective Fall 2010
B.S. MAJOR – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
77 S.H. (No Minor Required)
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CORE COURSES (39
S.H.)
MATH 110 or above – (MIS University Studies
Requirement is MATH 140 Applied Calculus (3) )
ACCT 211 Financial Accounting Principles (3)
ACCT 212 Managerial Accounting (3)
ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 222 Business Statistics (3) or STAT 210
MGMT 495 Strategic Management (3)
Computer Science (4 S.H.)
CS 234 Algorithms and Problem Solving I (4)
Economics & Finance (9 S.H.)
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new section
relocated
MGMT 495 Strategic Management (3)
relocated
relocated
relocated
relocated
relocated, was
BUSA 220
relocated
relocated
relocated
relocated
relocated
relocated, was
OM 334
relocated
REQUIRED COURSES (32 S.H.)
revised
Business Administration (3 S.H.)
recalculated
MGMT 464 Project Management (3)
relocated, was
OM 464
Computer Science (8 S.H.)
CS 234 Algorithms and Problem Solving I (4)
CS 250 Algorithms and Problem Solving II (4)
recalculated
BUSA 291 Legal Environment (3)
FIN 360 Corporate Finance (3)
MKTG 300 Principles of Marketing (3)
MIS 362 Management Information Systems (3)
MGMT 325 Organizational Dynamics (3)
MGMT 334 Operations Management (3)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics (3 S. H.)
MATH 140 Applied Calculus (3)
REQUIRED COURSES (67 S.H.)
Accounting (6 S.H.)
ACCT 211 Financial Accounting Principles (3)
ACCT 212 Managerial Accounting Principles(3)
Business Administration (15 S.H.)
BUSA 220 Business Statistics (3)
BUSA 291 Legal Environment of Business (3)
BUSA 320 Intermediate Bus. Statistics (3)
MGMT 325 Organizational Dynamics (3)
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ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
FIN 360 Corporate Finance (3)
Marketing (3 S. H.)
MKTG 300 Principles of Marketing (3)
Management of Information Systems
Operations (MISO)
Management Information System (24 S.H.)
MIS 202 Microcomputers in Business (3)
MIS 312 Business Computer Programming (3)
MIS 342 Advanced Business Computer
Applications (3)
MIS 362 Management Information Systems (3)
MIS 372 Management of Business Systems
Development (3)
MIS 412 Management of E- Commerce (3)
MIS 452 Management of Telecommunication
Systems (3)
MIS 482 Management of Information
Technology (3)
Operations Management (6 S. H.)
OM 334 Operations Management (3)
OM 464 Project Management (3)
Management of Information Systems (MIS)
renamed
Management Information System (21 S.H.)
MIS 202 Microcomputers in Business (3)
MIS 312 Business Computer Programming (3)
MIS 342 Advanced Business Computer
Applications (3)
recalculated
Electives (6 S.H.)
ACCT 330 Accounting Information Systems (3)
ACCT 361 Intermediate Man/Cost Accounting
(3)
BUSA 340 Management Science (3)
FIN 335 Forecasting Methods (3)
FIN 440 International Finance (3)
Electives (6 S.H.)
ACCT 330 Accounting Information Systems (3)
ACCT 361 Intermediate Man/Cost Accounting
(3)
MGMT 435 Managing for Quality (3)
MIS 332 Bus Programming Tools (3)
MIS 462 Decision Support Systems (3)
MIS 399 Internship (3)
MIS 472 Management of LANs & WANs (3)
MIS 492 Topics in MIS (3)
OM 414 Operations Planning and Control (3)
OM 434 Quality and Productivity Management
(3)
MIS 372 Management
Development (3)
MIS 412 Management
MIS 452 Management
Systems (3)
MIS 482 Management
Technology (3)
of E- Commerce (3)
of Telecommunication
of Information
deleted
FIN 335 Forecasting Methods (3)
FIN 440 International Finance (3)
MGMT414 Operations Planning and Control (3)
MGMT 435 Managing for Quality (3)
MIS 332 Bus Programming Tools (3)
MIS 462 Decision Support Systems (3)
MIS 399 Internship (3)
MIS 472 Management of LANs & WANs (3)
MIS 492 Topics in MIS (3)
was OM414
deleted
CS 310
CS 344
CS 375
CS 385
(3)
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Social Implications of Computing (3)
Introduction to Web Programming (3)
Computer Systems (4)
Applied Database Management Systems
added
added
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
200 Independent Studies in MIS 1-2 S.H.
This course helps students develop basic skills
in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word as required
by Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
certification. This is a self study course.
202 Microcomputers in Business- 3 S.H.
An introduction to some of the more commonly
used software packages for business decisionmaking. Spreadsheet, business graphics,
database and integrated software are
introduced. Grade only.
312 - Business Computer Programming-3 S.H.
A structured approach to business systems
development and programming using 3GL/4GL.
Problem solving techniques with emphasis on
business applications, including sequential and
random access file processing. Grade only.
332 Business Programming Tools- 3 S.H.
Introduction to advanced programming tools.
The student will document, compile, test and
debug business application problems using new
application development tools and techniques.
Prerequisite: MIS 312. Grade only.
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202 Microcomputers in Business- 3 S.H.
An introduction to some of the more commonly
used software packages for business decisionmaking. Spreadsheet, business graphics,
database and integrated software are
introduced. Grade only.
312 - Business Computer Programming-3 S.H.
An object-oriented approach to business
systems development and programming using
the latest tools. Problem solving techniques
with emphasis on business applications,
including file and database access.
Prerequisite for College of Business majors and
minors: Admission to the College of Business
and Junior standing. Prerequisite for nonCollege of Business majors and minors: Junior
standing and instructor’s permission. Grade
only.
332 Business Programming Tools- 3 S.H.
Introduction to advanced programming tools.
The student will document, compile, test and
debug business application problems using new
application development tools and techniques.
Prerequisites for College of Business majors
and minors: Admission to the College of
Business, Junior standing and MIS 312.
Prerequisite for non-College of Business majors
and minors: Junior standing, MIS 312 and
instructor’s permission. Grade only.
revised prereq,
description
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342 Advanced Business Computer
Applications- 3 S.H.
The focus of this course is on the development
and management of business database
systems. It provides the theoretical concepts
as well as practical approaches to planning,
development, test and documentation of
business database systems. Project planning
and control approach is used to relate
database administration to information
systems management. Students are required to
develop, implement, and evaluate a business
database system. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade
only.
342 Advanced Business Computer
Applications- 3 S.H.
The focus of this course is on the development
and management of business database
systems. It provides the theoretical concepts
as well as practical approaches to planning,
development, test and documentation of
business database systems. Project planning
and control approach is used to relate
database administration to information
systems management. Students are required to
develop, implement, and evaluate a business
database system. Prerequisites for College of
Business majors and minors: Admission to the
College of Business, Junior standing, and MIS
202. Prerequisite for non-College of Business
majors and minors: Junior standing, MIS 202
and instructor’s permission. Grade only.
362 Management Information Systems 3 S.H.
An introduction to basic concepts of
Management Information System design,
implementation and control. Application of
computer-based MIS and decision models to
business and management situations and
problems. Prerequisite for College of Business
majors and minors: Admission to the College of
Business and Junior standing. Prerequisite for
non-College of Business majors and minors:
Junior standing and instructor’s permission.
Grade Only.
372 Management of Business System
Development 3 S.H.
An introduction to business systems
development concepts and methodologies from
the project management approach. The course
covers a variety of business systems
development topics including how to view a
firm as a system, IT infrastructure, project
management, systems development stages,
process modeling, data modeling, object
modeling, and design pattern with the latest
design tools. Prerequisite for College of
Business majors and minors: Admission to the
College of Business, Junior standing and MIS
312, MIS 342, MIS 362. Prerequisite for nonCollege of Business majors and minors: Junior
standing, MIS 312, MIS 342, MIS 362 and
instructor’s permission. Grade only.
398 Internship 1-9 S.H.
Credits will not be counted in the MIS major,
but as general elective credits. Prerequisite:
concurrent or prior enrollment in MIS 399.
P/NC only.
362 Management Information Systems 3 S.H.
An introduction to basic concepts of
Management Information System design,
implementation and control. Application of
computer-based MIS and decision models to
business and management situations and
problems. Grade Only.
372 Management of Business System
Development 3 S.H.
An introduction to business systems
development concepts and methodologies from
the project management approach. The course
covers a variety of business systems
development topics including how to view a
firm as a system, IT infrastructure, project
management, systems development stages,
process modeling, data modeling, object
modeling, and design pattern with the latest
design tools. Prerequisite: MIS 312, MIS 342,
MIS 362. Grade only.
398 Internship 1-9 S.H.
Credits will not be counted in the MIS major,
but as general elective credits. Prerequisite:
concurrent or prior enrollment in MIS 399.
P/NC only.
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399- Internship Problems 3 S.H.
Prerequisite: courses that must be completed
prior to an internship vary by program. See
department for list of requirements. Minimum
2.50 GPA. Grade only.
412 Management of e-Commerce 3 S.H.
Ecommerce is studied from a managerial
perspective. Topics include e-business, web
EDI, and business uses of the Internet. The
influence of technology on collaboration and
new business methods is discussed.
Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only.
452 Management of Telecommunication
Systems 3 S.H.
This course provides an understanding of basic
concepts involved in management of data
communications, teleprocessing, and
networks. Topics covered in this course include
a review of the history of data communications
and communications networks, fundamental
principles of managing data and voice
communications and network security. Various
commercial products are surveyed. The
necessity of managing telecommunications in
business is emphasized and issues in applying
telecommunications in corporate environments
are discussed. Also, the effects of regulatory
environment in telecommunications industry
are covered. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only.
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399- Internship Project 3 S.H.
Allows the student an opportunity for hands-on
experience, applying MIS principles and
method in an organizational setting.
Prerequisites for MIS majors: Admission to the
College of Business, Junior standing, and MIS
312, MIS 362, MGMT 325 AND MGMT 334.
Minimum 2.50 GPA. Grade only.
412 Management of e-Commerce 3 S.H.
E-commerce is studied from a managerial
perspective. Topics include e-business, web
EDI, and business uses of the Internet. The
influence of technology on collaboration and
new business methods is discussed.
Prerequisite for College of Business majors and
minors: Admission to the College of Business,
Junior standing and MIS 362. Prerequisite for
non-College of Business majors and minors:
Junior standing, MIS 362 and instructor’s
permission. Grade only.
452 Management of Telecommunication
Systems 3 S.H.
This course provides an understanding of basic
concepts involved in management of data
communications, teleprocessing, and
networks. Topics covered in this course include
a review of the history of data communications
and communications networks, fundamental
principles of managing data and voice
communications and network security. Various
commercial products are surveyed. The
necessity of managing telecommunications in
business is emphasized and issues in applying
telecommunications in corporate environments
are discussed. Also, the effects of regulatory
environment in telecommunications industry
are covered. Prerequisite for College of
Business majors and minors: Admission to the
College of Business, Junior standing and MIS
362. Prerequisite for non-College of Business
majors and minors: Junior standing, MIS 362
and instructor’s permission. Grade only.
notes
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description
revised prereq
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462 Decision Support Systems 3 S.H.
This course focuses on complex management
decision activities which require extensive use
of information and modeling. It explores the
application of computer-based management
decision support systems to not only
operational and control decisions but also to
strategic and planning managerial decisionmaking activities. The conceptual framework
as well as practical application of DSS is
discussed. Prerequisite: MIS 362. Grade only.
462 Decision Support Systems 3 S.H.
This course focuses on complex management
decision activities which require extensive use
of information and modeling. It explores the
application of computer-based management
decision support systems to not only
operational and control decisions but also to
strategic and planning managerial decisionmaking activities. The conceptual framework
as well as practical application of DSS is
discussed. Prerequisite for College of Business
majors and minors: Admission to the College of
Business, Junior standing and MIS 362.
Prerequisite for non-College of Business majors
and minors: Junior standing, MIS 362 and
instructor’s permission. Grade only.
472 Management of Local and Wide Area
Networks 3 S.H.
This course provides an understanding of how
the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area
Networks (WAN) are managed and prepares
students for the challenges of dealing with the
issues in the dynamic networking industry.
Among the topics covered are: LAN/WAN
connectivity, physical transmission methods
and options, transmission equipments,
integration of voice and data, WAN transport
methods, ATM technologies, and present and
future technologies and services. The course is
intended for those who would like to have
specialization in managing networks.
Prerequisite for College of Business majors and
minors: Admission to the College of Business,
Junior standing and MIS 452. Prerequisite for
non-College of Business majors and minors:
Junior standing, MIS 452 and instructor’s
permission. Grade only.
482 Management of Information Technology
3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the current
issues in information technologies mainly
through case analysis. Different methods of
dealing with the issues involved are discussed.
Various systems in information technology are
presented. The importance of management
control is emphasized and multinational IT is
covered also. Prerequisite for College of
Business majors and minors: Admission to the
College of Business, Junior standing, MIS372
and MIS 452. Prerequisite for non-College of
Business majors and minors: Junior standing,
MIS 372, MIS 452 and instructor’s permission.
Grade only.
472 Management of Local and Wide Area
Networks 3 S.H.
This course provides an understanding of how
the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area
Networks (WAN) are managed and prepares
students for the challenges of dealing with the
issues in the dynamic networking industry.
Among the topics covered are: LAN/WAN
connectivity, physical transmission methods
and options, transmission equipments,
integration of voice and data, WAN transport
methods, ATM technologies, and present and
future technologies and services. The course is
intended for those who would like to have
specialization in managing networks.
Prerequisites: MIS 362 and MIS 452. Grade only.
482 Management of Information Technology
3 S.H.
This course introduces students to the current
issues in information technologies mainly
through case analysis. Different methods of
dealing with the issues involved are discussed.
Various systems in information technology are
presented. The importance of management
control is emphasized and multinational IT is
covered also. Prerequisite: MIS 342, MIS 362,
MIS 452. Grade only.
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revised prereq
revised prereq
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486 Independent Studies in MIS (1-3 S.H.)
Offers the advanced student an opportunity to
do additional reading and/or research in areas
of special interest regarding management
information systems. Prerequisites:
Instructor’s permission and senior standing.
Grade only.
486 Independent Studies in MIS (1-3 S.H.)
Offers the advanced student an opportunity to
do additional reading and/or research in areas
of special interest regarding management
information systems. Prerequisite: Senior
standing. Prerequisite for College of Business
majors and minors: Admission to the College of
Business and Senior standing. Prerequisite for
non-College of Business majors and minors:
Senior standing and instructor’s permission.
Grade only.
492 Topics in MIS 3 S.H.
The major focus of this course is on the
advanced and complex concepts of Information
Systems Technology. The objective is to
provide perspective for adapting to
Information Systems Technology. Key
conceptual frameworks of MIS, as well as
cutting-edge business application development
technologies are presented. Prerequisite for
College of Business majors and minors:
Admission to the College of Business, Junior
standing, and MIS 362. Prerequisite for nonCollege of Business majors and minors: Junior
standing, MIS 362 and instructor’s permission.
Grade only.
492 Topics in MIS 3 S.H.
The major focus of this course is on the
advanced and complex concepts of Information
Systems Technology. The objective is to
provide perspective for adapting to
Information Systems Technology. Key
conceptual frameworks of MIS, as well as
cutting-edge business application development
technologies are presented. Prerequisite: MIS
362. Grade only.
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revised prereq