+ Management Information
Systems
Department
of Accounting and Management Information Systems
332 Business Administration, 419-372-2767
Purpose
The management information systems specialization
deals with intelligent use of information
technology in business organizations. The
program provides in-depth study of computers,
programming, computer networks, Internet,
electronic commerce, database management systems,
and information systems analysis, design,
and development. The program emphasizes application
of problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal
skills combined with knowledge of business
and computers to improve a business organization's
productivity and profitability.
Numerous
opportunities for employment in the area of
information technology and systems analysis
are available. Organizations need system professionals
to identify, design, and develop systems,
and expect these systems to improve the organization's
competitive advantage and support the business
operations.
BSBA
general degree requirements
Students completing the management information
systems specialization must complete University,
general
degree, admission
course, and business
core requirements for the BSBA degree,
including admission
to the BSBA program.
Management
Information Systems specialization requirements
(24 hours) — click 
for 2008-2009 course requirements
- Grade
of "C" or better must be earned
in each course taken for the specialization.
- One
of the following sets:
- CS
101 and CS
201 or CS
205 (recommended set)
- CS
201 or CS
205 and CS
360 (CS
201 and CS
205 have programming prerequisites such
as CS
101)
- CS
201 or CS
205 and CS
202 or CS
215
- MIS
360, 421, 470, 471
- Two
MIS
300- or 400-level electives (except MIS
489)
