Management  Information  Systems

Course Description 

MIS 161  Introductions to Computers (3)

An up-to-date coverage of computers, application software, and their uses with an emphasis on personal computers, their operating systems and application software, such as word processing and spreadsheeting. 

MIS 267  Management Information Systems (3)

The study of how to use new and changing computer technology in a business environment. The course covers use of the Internet, including Intranet in organizations, designing web pages, and maintaining Internet websites. Also covered are advanced microcomputer concepts, database concepts, and networking. Prerequisite: MIS 161. 

MIS 310  Computerized Data Analysis (3)

Advanced elements of electronic spreadsheets and proper usage of their commands, macros, and functions. Building spreadsheets, creating graphs and formulas for financial analysis and other business applications. Prerequisite: MIS 161

MIS 330.  Survey of Programming Languages (3)

Structured programming concepts and current program development principles and practices are covered.  Includes algorithm design strategies, survey of programming environment, and basic data structures representation and algorithms. Hands-on programming using microcomputers. Prerequisite: MIS 161 

MIS 350.  Business Programming (3)

Introduction to the design of algorithms and their implementation in Visual Basic. Covers basic and advanced programming concepts and structures, including file processing and data representation. Prerequisite: MIS 161

MIS 370.  Internet Applications (3)

Advanced Internet application course covers the fundamentals of entry-level web programming and business website management, including multimedia web publishing, creating interactive web pages, and other advanced web applications.  Includes hands-on experience with scripting languages for web programming. Prerequisite: MIS 267

MIS 410 Database Management (3)

Introduces students to database concepts including hierarchical, network, and relational database organizations, database planning including normalization of relations, database design, functions of database management systems, and database administration.  Includes analysis of database functions in business information storage and retrieval.  Prerequisite: MIS 267 

MIS 420  Telecommunications and Networking (3)

Familiarizing students with telecommunications and networking technologies and analyzing their impact on business environment.  Covers basics in LAN/WAN systems and current PC and mainframe operating systems.  Prerequisite: MIS 267

MIS 430  E-Commerce (3)

Principles and modern trends in electronic commerce. Gives hands-on experience in designing and developing Internet-based business applications. Covers advanced features for building an electronic commerce store and maintaining successful business web presence, and the impact of current communication technologies on software development, the business and social environments.  Prerequisite: MIS 267

MIS 450. Systems Analysis and Design (3)

Introduces structured design processes for use in the development and implementation of business information systems. Includes systems life cycle and rapid application development methodologies in systems design and development.  Using productivity tools students employ systems analysis and design in designing and implementing a business information system. Prerequisite: MIS350 and MIS410

MIS 460. Selected Topics in Management Information Systems (3)

Readings, lectures, and discussions on subject matter so current that it is not generally included in other course offerings.  Offered on an irregular basis, based on student needs and interests.  Prerequisite: Senior standing.