Management Information Systems

Program Learning Outcomes

Classes

MIS 215: Spreadsheet Analysis

Class Program
Management Information Systems
Credits 3

An in-depth review of spreadsheet design and development. Topics include developing and using formulas, functions, charts, database tables and macros. Students will develop multiple sheet projects and integrate spreadsheets with other business applications. Upon completion, students will be able to design spreadsheet templates for business applications. A notebook computer is required for this course.

Recommended Prerequisites

Sophomore status

Semester Offered
Course Offered each semester.

MIS 320: E-Commerce or CSC 155 Object-Oriented Programming in Java I

Class Program
Management Information Systems
Credits 3

The application of management information system tools for e-commerce and marketing. Students will evaluate MIS tools in web-based marketing applications. Topics include the evaluation of e-commerce software, performance marketing research, data mining, identifying strategic markets, marketing over multiple platforms including mobile networks and measuring project effectiveness. Upon completion, students will develop and demonstrate an e-commerce project.

Semester Offered
Offered spring semester odd-numbered years.

MIS 330: Information Systems Research Tools and Application

Class Program
Management Information Systems
Credits 3
An overview and use of information system research tools. Students will use online search engines and databases to do research on the internet. Various search and collection techniques will be discussed along with ‘data mining’ and methods of identifying valid bibliographic sources. Legal issues will also be covered including copyright infringement, plagiarism, intellectual property rights, identifying source documents in the public domain, and other topics for business-related research.
Prerequisites
MIS 210 or CSC 155
Semester Offered
Offered on demand.

MIS 340: Database Management Systems

Class Program
Management Information Systems
Credits 3
An in-depth analysis of database theory and application. Emphasis is placed on data dictionaries, tables, keys, search theory, queries, normalization, encryption, data redundancy, and data recovery. Upon completion, students should be able to design and implement a database to solve common business tasks.
Semester Offered
Offered on demand.

MIS 420: Project Management

Class Program
Management Information Systems
Credits 3
An in-depth analysis of the tools and techniques used to manage information systems projects. Students will evaluate and install MIS applications to solve common business problems. Topics will include project scheduling; system design; implementation and evaluation; conversion planning; system implementation; evaluation and system maintenance.
Semester Offered
Offered on demand.