MIS Degree Program and Coursework
Core Requirements
These are listed in the Undergraduate catalog under the heading Degree Requirements (B.B.A. and B.S.) and subheading College of Business Core.
Management Information Systems Major Requirements
In addition to the foundation and core courses required, all Management Information Systems majors must complete the courses that follow one of the two paths for a total of 18 credits. A grade of "C" or better is required in all major courses. For more guidance on which paths to take, please refer to our FAQ page.
Information Technology Path*. This is the classical MIS path that provides core technical skills needed to manage and design Information Technology in organizations. Students acquire the Basic Four technical skills: application development and programming languages, databases, data communications, and system analysis.
technology-enabled products and services and consult organizations on digital products and services.
| Information Technology Path* | ||
| Introduction to Computer Systems and Software Development | ISM 3230 | 3 |
| Database Management Systems** | ISM 4212 | 3 |
| Business Data Communications*** | ISM 4220 | 3 |
| Advanced Systems Analysis and Design | ISM 4133 | 3 |
| Choose two of the following courses: | ||
| Special Topics | ISM 4930 | 3 |
| Social Media and Web Technologies | ISM 4054 | 3 |
| Project Management | MAN 4583 | 3 |
| Information Technology and Operations Management Internship | ISM 4940 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business Intelligence** | ISM 3116 | 3 |
| Data Mining and Data Warehousing** | ISM 4117 | 3 |
| Advanced Business Intelligence** | ISM 4403 | 3 |
| Information System Security*** | ISM 4320 | 3 |
| Security Management*** | ISM 4323 | 3 |
| Computer Forensics*** | ISM 4324 | 3 |
*Students who take the Information Technology Path may choose to, but are not required to, concentrate in one of two areas: Business Analytics and Information Security. If a student chooses a concentration, it is recommended that all four courses be taken in that concentration.
**These courses constitute the Business Analytics Concentration
***These courses constitute the Information Security Concentration
Information and Knowledge Management Path*. This path provides students with general, broad knowledge in information and knowledge management in organizations, digital products and service development, social media analysis as well as project management. Graduates will have the skills to analyze and lead technology-enabled products and services and consult organizations on digital products and services.
| Information and Knowledge Management Path* | ||
| Advanced Systems Analysis and Design | ISM 4133 | 3 |
| Choose five of the following courses: | ||
| Special Topics | ISM 4930 | 3 |
| Social Media and Web Technologies | ISM 4054 | 3 |
| Project Management | MAN 4583 | 3 |
| Information Technology and Operations Management Internship | ISM 4940 | 3 |
| Database Management Systems** | ISM 4212 | 3 |
| Introduction to Business Intelligence** | ISM 3116 | 3 |
| Data Mining and Data Warehousing** | ISM 4117 | 3 |
| Advanced Business Intelligence** | ISM 4403 | 3 |
| Security Management | ISM 4323 | 3 |
| Global Supply Chain Management | MAN 4597 | 3 |
*Students who take the Information and Knowledge Management Path may choose to, but are not required to, concentrate in Business Analytics. If a student chooses this concentration, it is recommended that all four courses be taken in this concentration.
**These courses constitute the Business Analytics Concentration
To help you in planning ahead which courses to take, we created a Master schedule (pdf) of courses for the undergraduate and graduate MIS and OM courses. While it is still subject to change and we ask you to check with your advisors and the official published schedule, we do everything possible to adhere to the Master schedule.