Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BSMIS) prepares qualified graduates to develop, implement and maintain businesses with a foundation in both business operations and information technology practices. Taught by respected practitioners in their respective fields, this interdisciplinary degree focuses on analyzing business issues in a data-driven, evidence-based environment; identifying and leveraging principles in management, organizational behavior, operations, strategy and policy, and entrepreneurship; and developing strong leadership and communication skills while, at the same time, ensuring an ethical business approach.
The Future of MIS
The core of this program focuses on the development of skills required competent and capable individual in the workforce. The goal is to help students to develop analytical and leadership skills and knowledge of organizations to make a positive social, financial, and economic impacts. In this curriculum, students develop understanding of how business and public organization’s function; how technology will facilitate and speed up these interactions in achieving positive changes. Students take courses from four domain areas including Business Development and Analysis (BD&A), Leadership Development (LD), Technology and Innovation (TI) and Entrepreneurship Mindset (EM).
Areas of Focus
The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems degree with the following four specializations:
Business Analytics
Focuses on the use of business analytics to develop models using varied and complex data sets and, implementing model results to resolve complicated business problems.
Business Optimization
Focuses on the development and implementation of plans for organizations to redefine and strategize for lean operations as well as maximize asset utilizations, quality control, cost minimization, and institutional efficiencies.
Entrepreneurship
Focuses on the development and implementation of business plans and innovative strategies to drive business growth and success – either as a consultant or as a business owner.
Information Technology Management
Focuses on the strategic use and application of technologies to achieve corporate strategies as well as improve overall personal and professional productivity.
Management Information System Micro-Credentials
Essentials Computer Ethics (ECE)
Advanced Marketing & Sales Strategy (AM&SS)
Analytics in Practice (BAP)- Business Development (BD)
Business Leadership (BL)
Change and Business Leadership (C&BL)
Data Visualization with Tableau (DVT)
Essentials of Software Application Development (ESAD)
Essentials of System Design (ESD)
Ethical Leadership (EL)
Foundations of Business Analytics (FBA)
Globalization, Economic Growth, and Sustainability (GE&S)
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Marketing and Sales Foundations (M&S Foundations)
Sustainable Business Change Agent (SBCA)
Value Chain Management (VCM)
Value Creation through Innovation: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VCI: IE)
Value Creation through Innovation: Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs (VCI: MSE)
What are Micro-Credentials?
They are mini-qualifications that demonstrate skills, knowledge, and/or experience in a given subject area or capability.
Curriculum Overview
| Area | Number of Courses | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 14 | 42 |
| Fundamental Courses | 21 | 60 |
| Specialization | 6 | 18 |
| Total | 41 | 120 |
General Education Courses
Arts and Humanities Division (3 Courses -9 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| HUMN 101 | Introduction to the Arts and Humanities | None | 3 | |
| HUMN 105* | Foundations of Learning and Being | None | PR | 3 |
| HUMN 125* | Worldviews and Models of Action | None | PR, GC, DMPS | 3 |
| PHIL 101 | Philosophy | None | 3 | |
| RLGN 110 | Comparative Religion | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Communications Division (2 Courses – 6 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| COMM 110 | Oral Communication Skills | None | 3 | |
| ENGL 120 | Academic Writing and Research | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Mathematical Sciences Division (1 Course – 3 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| MATH 160 | Pre-Calculus | None | 3 | |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Natural Sciences Division (2 Courses – 6 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| BIOL 101 | General Biology | None | 3 | |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry | None | 3 | |
| GEOL 101 | Introduction to Geology | None | 3 | |
| PHYS 101 | College Physics | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Social Sciences and Cross-Cultural Studies Division (3 Courses – 9 Credit Hours)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| GOVT 120 | Comparative Government | None | 3 | |
| GOVT 130 | American Society and Politics | None | 3 | |
| GEOG 101 | World Geography | None | 3 | |
| HIST 101 | World History | None | 3 | |
| INCS 300* | The Context of Global Citizenship | None | GC | 3 |
| INCS 325* | Being a Global Citizen | None | GC, SP | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | Sociology | None | 3 | |
| PSYC 101 | Psychology | None | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice Division (3 Courses – 9 Credits)
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisites | Microcredentials | Credits |
| TLLP 150 | Practices of Learning and Being | None | DMPS | 3 |
| TLLP 200 | Designing a Life of Self-Fulfillment | None | PR | 3 |
| TLLP 400 | Designing a Life of Possibilities – Concepts, Tools, and Processes of Thinking | None | DMPS | 3 |
*Indicates a required course. This course continues the “Learning to Learn, Learning to Be” approach taken in our Transformative Learning and Leadership in Practice (TLLP) curriculum.
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Microcredentials | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| ACCT 101 | Principles of Accounting | None | 3 | ||
| ACCT 305 | Accounting Information Systems | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 110 | Introduction to Business | None | M&S Foundation; MP; AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 120 | Principles of Management | None | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 155 | Seminar I | None | 1 | ||
| BUSS 220 | Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | EL | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 280 | Introduction to Statistics | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 290 | Introduction to Business Analytics | BUSS 280 | FBA; BAP; BAC; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 300 | Organizational Theory & HR Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 390 | Seminar II | BUSS 155 | 1 | ||
| BUSS 490 | Consulting Project and Seminar | None | BUSS 390 | 4 | |
| COMP 110 | Computer Algorithm and Programming Logic | None | ACE | 3 | |
| COMP135 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Information System | None | ACE | 3 | |
| COMP 170 | Information Technology Services Management | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 173 | Strategic Partnerships | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 178 | Information Assurance Management | None | 3 | ||
| ECON 101 | Principles of Microeconomics | None | None | 3 | |
| ECON 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics | None | None | 3 | |
| TLLP 250 | Designing Your Career to Find Purpose, Meaning, and Success | None | CAR, SP | None | 3 |
| TLLP 275 | Pursuing Social Impact Throughout Your Career | None | CAR, SP | None | 3 |
| TLLP 425 | Designing a Life of Possibilities – Career Planning and Leadership | None | CAR | None | 3 |
SPECIALIZATION COURSES
Business Analytics Specialization (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours):
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Microcredentials | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| BUSS 330* | Foundations of Data and Information Management | BUSS 290 | FBA; BAP; BAC; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 338* | Business Data Visualization | BUSS 330 | FBA, BAP; BAC; DVT
|
3 | |
| BUSS 350 | Business Development | BUSS 110 | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 360 | Business Consulting | BUSS 110 | BD | Certified Business Consulting | 3 |
| BUSS 363 | Negotiation Essentials | None | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 400* | Business Decisions and Modeling | BUSS 350 | BAP; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 440*^ | Business Intelligence and Predictive Analysis | None | BAP; BAP; BAC; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 442/542^ | Human Resource Analytics | None | BAP; BAC | 3 | |
| BUSS 446/545^ | Marketing Analytics | None | BAP; BAC | 3 | |
| BUSS 478/578^ | Business Risk Analysis and Optimization | None | BAC, BAC; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 479* | Data Prediction and Business Optimization | None | BAC; BAC | 3 | |
| BUSS 487/587^ | Contemporary Issues in Applying Business Analytics | Minimum of 90 credits | BAC; BAC; DVT | 3 | |
| BUSS 488 | Internship in Business Analytics | None | 3 | ||
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.
Business Optimization Specialization (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours):
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Microcredentials | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| BUSS 305 | Communities of Practice | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 320* | Introduction to Project Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 325 | Project Management Systems | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 327 | Leading Project Management Operations | None | VCM | 3 | |
| BUSS 329* | Organizational Behavior | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 350* | Business Development | None | M&S Foundations; BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 360 | Business Consulting | None | BD | Certified Business Consulting
|
3 |
| BUSS 363 | Negotiation Essentials | None | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 370* | Business Change Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 378 | Asset Management and Optimization | None | LSS; VCM | 3 | |
| BUSS 385 | Seminar in Technological Change and Productivity | None | LSS | 3 | |
| BUSS 410/510^ | Contracts, Procurement, & Supply Chain Management Systems | None | VCM | 3 | |
| BUSS 415/515^ | Risk Management in Project Management | None | LSS | 3 | |
| BUSS 418/518^ | Mergers and Acquisitions | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 420 | Internship in Project Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 425/525^ | Contemporary Issues in Business Process Optimization | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 427/527^ | Emergent Roles of Project Management in Business | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 478/578^ | Business Risk Analysis and Optimization | None | 3 | ||
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.
Entrepreneurship Specialization (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours):
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Microcredentials | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| BUSS 130 | Principles of Marketing | M&S Foundations; MP | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 320 | Introduction to Project Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 329 | Organizational Behavior | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 350* | Business Development | None | M&S Foundation; MP; AM&SS; BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 360* | Business Consulting | None | BD | Certified Business Consulting | 3 |
| BUSS 363 | Negotiation Essentials | None | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 364* | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | None | VCI: IE;
VCI: MSE; VCI: CP |
3 | |
| BUSS 365 | Entrepreneurial Ventures | None | VCI: IE;
VCI: MSE; VCI: CP |
3 | |
| BUSS 373 | Change Management and Leadership | None | VCI: MSE
VCI: CP |
3 | |
| BUSS 374 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | None | M&S Foundation; MP; AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 375 | Corporate Entrepreneurship | None | M&S Foundation; MP; AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 377 | Strategic Management | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 410/510^ | Contracts, Procurement, & Supply Chain Management Systems | None | VCM | 3 | |
| BUSS 419/519^ | Venture Capital | BUSS 360 | VCI: MSE
VCI: CP |
3 | |
| BUSS 423 | Engaging Consumers in a Digital World | BUSS 130 | AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 439/539^ | Managing in a Digital World | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 460/560^ | Product Design and Development | BUSS 130 | AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 465/565^ | Social Media Marketing | BUSS 130 | AM&SS | 3 | |
| BUSS 485/585^ | International Strategy | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 487 | Dilemmas and Debates in Entrepreneurship | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 492/592^ | Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship | Minimum of 90 credits | 3 | ||
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.
Information Technology Management Specialization (6 Courses – 18 Credit Hours):
| Code | Course Title | Prerequisite | Microcredentials | Credits | |
| MC | Certifications | ||||
| BUSS 130 | Principles of Marketing | M&S Foundations; MP | None | 3 | |
| BUSS 350 | Business Development | None | M&S Foundation; MP; BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 360 | Business Consulting | None | BD | Certified Business Consulting | 3 |
| BUSS 363 | Negotiation Essentials | None | BD | 3 | |
| BUSS 364 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | None | 3 | ||
| BUSS 365 | Entrepreneurial Ventures | None | MP | 3 | |
| BUSS 374 | Entrepreneurial Marketing | None | MP | 3 | |
| COMP 240 | Client/Server Management | None | ESD | 3 | |
| COMP 250* | Computer Architecture | COMP 110 | ESD | 3 | |
| COMP 260* | Introduction to Operating Systems | COMP 110 | ESD | 3 | |
| COMP 270* | Essentials of Networking | COMP 110 | 3 | ||
| COMP 273 | Information Technology Infrastructure Library | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 281 | Comp TIA Project+ | None | ESD | 3 | |
| COMP 335 | Cyber Law and Ethics | None | ACE | 3 | |
| COMP 345 | Introduction to Computer Security | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 350* | Database Concepts | None | ESAD | 3 | |
| COMP 445/545^ | Introduction to AI for Business | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 449/549^ | Financial Analysis for Technology Manager | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 455/555^ | Information Technologies for Mobile Commerce | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 460/560^ | Web Application Development for Business | None | 3 | ||
| COMP 463/563^ | Systems Analysis and Design for Business | None | ESD | 3 | |
| COMP 465/565^ | Contemporary Issues in IT Management | Minimum of 90 credits | 3 | ||
*Indicates required course.
^Can be taken for graduate course credit.
NOTE: Students who wish to take a course that is offered by in another specialization may petition to do so to their advisor by providing justification for the relevance of the addition as part of their professional trajectory, their intended consulting project, and/or personal interest. A maximum of 2 courses from other areas can be applied to a specialization.