Management Information System
Studying MIS
The Management Information Systems major is concerned with the application of information technology to solve business problems and support organizational functions. It includes hands-on instruction on the use of computer- based productivity tools for effective organization, development and administration of business and other organizations. Students receive both a theoretical and practical preparation for a variety of responsible managerial and specialist positions.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities include general management positions in manufacturing, distribution, and service industries, staff positions in human resource management and industrial relations departments and management positions in transportation and physical distribution.
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Credits
To Graduate
General Studies 26 Credits
English Language ENG (200,201,208) 9crs & 1 course BUS 210 3crs = 12crs
(BUS 201 or ENT 301 3crs & HUM 318 3crs & (HUM 212 or BUS 215 or HUM 215) 1cr = 7crs
(ART 205 or ART 206 or HUM 210 or SOC 201 or COM 208 or HUM 211 or PSY 201 or POL 202 OR HIS 200) 3crs = 3crs
(HLT 210 or NLT 201 or CSC 201) = 3crs
PED (201 or 203 or 209) 1cr = 1cr
Major Core Requirements 40 Credits
Introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of financial accounting, explanation of the basic techniques of measuring, classifying, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting financial information. Prereq.: ENG020
A continuation of ACC210 Principles of Accounting I. This course will include more advanced procedures of accounting for partnerships, corporations, long-term debts and marketable securities. Prereq.: ACC210
This course covers principles of the law of contracts; agency relationships, commercial paper and sales are discussed and analyzed through the use of the Code of Contracts and Obligations and the Code of Commerce, cases and problems. Emphasis is upon the law and business relationships.
This course presents the quantitative techniques commonly used in the decision making process. Topics include concepts of decision analysis, linear programming, sensitivity analysis, forecasting and time-series analysis, inventory concepts, linear regression and correlation. This course enables students to understand problem definition, structured approach to data analysis, skills in model development, solutions, testing, and validation. Prereq.: MAT221
Internship is intended to enhance students’ learning experience by permitting them to work in off-campus business environments. All students are required to file a written-report for their instructor, in addition to in-class discussions, of their on-site working experiences.
This course introduces students to the key concepts of microeconomics. Students learn the behavior of the different economic agents and the role of the government in microeconomics. Topics include supply and demand, elasticity, markets equilibrium, price control, competitive markets and monopoly. Prereq.: ENG200
This course introduces students to the main economic variables and indicators that are used to evaluate the performance of an economy as a whole. Students learn how the economic agents interact together to shape an economy as well as how the different economies interact in the global market. Topics include the aggregate output, unemployment, general price level and interest rates determination and fluctuations, international trade and debt. Emphasis is also made on the role of the government to influence the economy using Fiscal and Monetary policies. Prereq.: ENG201
This course analyzes and discusses the financial decisions of national and multinational corporations, based on case studies and reading. Topics include assessment of the financial health of the organization, short and long-term financial management, project and company valuation, cost of capital, risk analysis, investment decisions, and capital markets. Prereq.: ACC215
Equations of straight lines; Matrices: matrix operations, matrix inversion; Cramer’s rule; Quadratic functions; Exponential and logarithmic functions; Demand and supply functions; Revenue; Cost; Profit; Compound interest; Derivatives; Marginal functions; Integration of functions of one variable. Prereq.: MAT100 or placement, Coreq.: ENG020
This course studies the functions and capabilities of general management of a firm. Elements of the course are the various levels of management, the relationships between departments, and why managers are needed in a business organization. Coreq.: ENG200
The course outlines the role, functions and activities related to a human resources department. The students will learn about the evolution in human resources management as we know it today. Therefore, emphasis is placed on the new “corporate view” of the function such as, among other things, fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs, problem solving, training and personal development, staffing strategies, counseling, rules and regulation and legal issues. Prereq: MGT201
This course introduces students to the marketing world, its importance, various functions and activities and the impact it has on the business environment. Students will be acquainted with the creation of value for consumers, the marketing mix concept and its application, the segmentation, targeting and positioning and the key elements of a marketing strategy. Prereq.: ENG200
Covers basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economic applications. Topics covered include graphical and numerical data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation, and simple regression. Prereq.: MAT100, MAT010, or placement
The course will cover the basic aspects of food safety with primary emphasis on food handling and quality control. The types of food borne illnesses and how they are transmitted, the personal hygiene, the seven HACCP principles will be topics stressed in the course. The course will also include an overview of pest control and security measures. Prereq.: ENG201
Specialization Course Requirements 24 Credits
This is an introductory course in computer applications, focusing on microcomputer technology emphasizing file management, utilizing various operating system commands, statistical tools such as excel & SPSS, database software such as Access, Presentation software such as PowerPoint, and other popular software, such as word, Photoshop, outlook, etc.
The objective of this course is for each student to grasp fundamental concepts of data communications and networking, as well as the practical applications of these concepts for computer-base business data communications. All coursework is framed within current issues and future trends in data communications and networking.
This course concerns techniques of analysis and design of algorithms involving searching, sorting, recursion and memory management. Further, students will be familiarized with the terminology, design, implementation and software associated with database design systems, the role and the need for database management. Prereq.: MIS202
This course introduces the subject of computer networks and the use of computer network in business applications. Topics covered include client-server networks, network hardware & software, distributed computing, key issues in network management and the fundamentals of data communications. Prereq.: MIS221
This course is designed to identify and apply the fundamental concepts underlying all business information systems. Emphasis is on the structured life-cycle development approach in the design of computer-based information systems. Current tools and techniques are applied to a case study project. Prereq.: MIS202
This course helps to get an understanding of how information systems are used in business setting. The topics covered will include the fundamental of information systems, strategic use of information systems, decision support and expert system. This course will describe also information systems planning, design and implementation. Prereq.: MGT201
The course will examine the needs for more sophisticated and better project management. The course will focus on the changes in the environment including computer hardware, software, and networks, as well as the use of interdisciplinary and global work teams. Students who complete this course will be able to plan, schedule, budget, estimate, control and monitor projects. Prereq.: MIS360
This capstone course concentrates on developing the problem solving skills needed for major commercial projects. The course provides an integrative experience in applying the knowledge and skills of earlier course work, with particular emphasis on Database application using client/server environment in an integrated setting. Prereq.: MIS411
Other Requirements 9 Credits
200 Level or Above
Language course Foreign