Management Information Systems (MIS)

Michael E. Stephens College of Business

 

(GE) = Approved General Education Course

161 Introduction to Computers, 3 credit hours (GE)
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.

267 Web Design and Publishing, 3 credit hours
The study of web design, concepts, and techniques. The course covers the essential concepts of HTML, XHTML, DHTML, and how to plan, create, and publish websites. Includes hands-on experience in developing a website. Prerequisite: MIS 161.

310 Computerized Data Analysis, 3 credit hours
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.

330 Survey of Programming Languages, 3 credit hours
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.

350 Business Programming, 3 credit hours
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.

367 Management Information Systems, 3 credit hours
Review of information systems applications in business environment. The course provides knowledge on MIS technology, including review of hardware and software, types of information systems, database management, networking, security, and internet technology. The course also outlines main concepts of systems, analysis, and design. Includes hands-on experience in developing business applications. Prerequisite: MIS 161 and junior standing.

370 Internet Applications, 3 credit hours
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.

410 Database Management, 3 credit hours
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 161.

420 Telecommunications and Networking, 3 credit hours
Familiarizes 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 161.

430 E-Commerce, 3 credit hours
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 161.

450 Systems Analysis and Design, 3 credit hours
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: MIS 367.

460 Selected Topics in Management Information Systems, 3 credit hours
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.

476 Applied Research in Management Information Systems, 3 credit hours
Includes student research project as a course component, whereby students find, compile, and analyze data. Course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.