UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Management Information Sciences Major
Program Chair, Bradley Watson, Ph.D. Curriculum Development Team: Bradley Watson, Ph.D. Esmail Bonakdarian, Ph.D., Lead Faculty Jane Sieberth, M.A., Lead Faculty William H. Hochstettler, Ph.D., Lead Faculty Robert L. Wood, Ed.D., Instructional Designer Advisory Board (listed on page 203)
A tremendous need exists for technical experts with the ability to develop, implement and manage computer information systems. In recent years, however, the growing need to find new ways to develop and manage information has given rise to activities that embrace elements of both computer science and management science. Although closely related, these elements are distinct. The emerging discipline has come to be known as Management Information Sciences (MIS).
The focus of the bachelor of science degree in Management Information Sciences is at the intersection of management and technology. A distinguishing feature of this major is its integrated approach to technical, organizational and systems elements within the curricula that will enable future managers and technical specialists to work effectively within organizations.
The goal of the major is to create a new breed of analysts/ managers who can lead their companies in global markets through the effective and strategic use of technology. The Management Information Sciences Major was developed with the conviction that for all firms in all future markets, sustainable competitive advantage will be built upon a technological foundation. Whether an entrepreneurial venture or a global giant, primarily service-based or manufacturing, software- oriented or capital intensive, high-tech or low, the firms that lead in global markets are those that build competitive strength around the merger of technological and business competencies.
The Management Information Sciences Major prepares students to analyze, design, develop, implement, coordinate and control computerized information systems. Graduates of the Management Information Sciences Major will: • Have the communication skills to develop text and speech, which are rhetorically appropriate for a range of purposes and audiences
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and use numerical information and mathematical manipulation in problem solving
• Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical and problem- solving skills to resolve information systems issues
• Be able to manage an information system project by employing appropriate theories, methodologies, techniques and tools to capitalize on process improvement opportunities
• Demonstrate the ability to work in teams to accomplish a common goal
The Management Information Sciences graduate will be a well-rounded business professional, communicator, problem- finder/solver and technologist. The graduate will be prepared for careers such as a systems analyst, application developer, computer support specialist, and eventually as a consultant, project manager or information systems manager.
The Management Information Sciences Major includes course offerings which reflect the recommendations of computing professional societies such as the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) and the Industry Advising Board. These courses are constantly updated to meet the relevant needs of the rapidly evolving information systems development industry. The MIS sequence emphasizes the application of computer technologies and information management methods to analyze, design and implement business applications and systems for both enterprise and work-group systems.
The student in the Management Information Sciences Major may be required to purchase hardware and/or software with capabilities higher than the standard University technology requirements. There will be software requirements beyond the standard Microsoft Office software that will be used in multiple courses to perform functions such as website development and business process documentation. Students should check the Technology Requirements for Management Information Sciences section of the Academic Bulletin and/or the Course Schedule to ensure they have, and are familiar with, the requisite hardware and software.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCES (124 SEMESTER HOURS)
FUNDAMENTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (24 HOURS)* *All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level
Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required) Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)* Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component) Choose from the Science discipline.
Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines) Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities Choose from the Humanities discipline.
*It is recommended that MATH 160 - College Algebra be taken to fulfill the Mathematics requirement because it is a prerequisite for several courses in this curriculum.
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