Management
Information Systems MajorManagement
Information Systems MajorManagement information systems are computer-based systems that provide managers with the information they need for planning, controlling and decision making in organizations.
The Management Information Systems (MIS) program combines the use of systems analysis and design with hands-on development efforts to illustrate the application of the computer as a functional tool within an organization. MIS graduates are considered as business professionals who know how to use computers to manage information. They are able to analyze an organization’s informational needs, plan a computer-based delivery system responding to the needs, and direct the implementation and operation of the system. Knowledge of and familiarity with Information Systems can also give a competitive advantage to other functional area managers such as Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, and Operations Management.
Career Opportunities
Information systems have dramatically changed the workplace today. As the need for information increases, the greater the recruitment for information system experts become. According to a study by the Department of Labor, the positions for the MIS students is expected to grow 92% between 1994 and 2005. The study also stated that 445,000 new systems analysts positions will be added to the workforce by 2005, ranking systems analysis as the number one growth area expected in terms of new positions.
The MIS program prepares students for careers in designing, managing, and re-engineering of information systems. Numerous career opportunities are widely opened for the graduates in such broad areas as consulting, industry, government, and education.
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Typical Jobs for MIS Graduates |
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Many MIS graduates start the careers as programmers or systems analysts then move into management positions such as Computer Network Manager, Computer System Manager, and Management Trainee. Additional information on careers in MIS can be found on the World Wide Web. Interesting sites include:
Information Technology Assoc. of America
Degree Requirements
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*WCBA students must have a declared major to enroll in
Business Core Courses. To
declare a major, a student must have completed ALL of the Business Tool
Courses and English 1551 with a grade of “C” or better and an
overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. Courses
taken without proper prerequisites will not count toward degree
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BUSINESS
CORE COURSES |
SH |
GR |
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Fin |
3720 |
Bus
Finance (Acctg
2603 & Permit Req)* |
3 |
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Mktg |
3703 |
Mktg
Concepts & Pract (Permit Req)* |
4 |
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Mgt |
3725 |
Fund
of Mgt (Permit Required)* |
3 |
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Mgt |
4850 |
Strategic
Mgt (Fin 3720, Mgt 3725, Mktg 3703 & Permit Required)* |
3 |
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MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Mgt |
3750 |
Human
Behavior (Jr Stdg) |
3 |
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Mgt |
3789 |
Oper
Mgt (Econ 3780 & Mgt 3725) |
3 |
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Mgt |
4890 |
International
Business (Mgt 3725) |
3 |
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS MAJOR
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CSIS |
1560 |
BASIC
Programming (Math 1504 or Equivalent) |
3 |
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CSIS |
1590 |
Survey
Comp Sci/Info Sys (CSIS 1500 or Equivalent) |
3 |
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Mgt |
3761 |
Info
Sys for Mgt (Mgt 3725 & Jr Stdg) |
3 |
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Mgt |
3771 |
Electronic
Commerce (Mgt 3761) |
3 |
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Mgt |
4881 |
Project
Management (Mgt 5835) |
3 |
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Mgt |
5835 |
Systems
Analysis & Design (Mgt 3761 & CSIS 1560) |
3 |
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Mgt |
5865 |
Database
Mgt Systems (Mgt 5835) |
3 |
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MIS
Elective |
3 |
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Mgt
Upper Division Elective |
3 |
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Bus
Upper Division Electives (6 SH) |
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Internship
Recommended |
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Non-Business
Electives (5 SH) |
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TOTAL
124 |
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**Internship (Mgt 4895) relevant to the major is strongly recommended.
