| Management Information Systems |
| Bachelor of Arts
in Management Information Systems (MIS) |
The Management Information Systems Program
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Program has been
updated significantly to reflect the demands of the current
marketplace. The program prepares technically competent
information technology specialists who are comfortable
solving problems, communicating with users and continuing
to develop their skills as new technologies emerge.
Students will be exposed to the various technologies involved
in the modern business enterprise: networking, programming,
Web development, hardware, systems software, databases
and project management. The MIS program stresses project
development in a collaborative team environment in order
to bring value to an organization. The program provides
a broad foundation in the arts and sciences as well as
preparation in the major technologies available in the
current business environment.
Career Opportunities
Sound management principles, technology, as well as good
communication and analytical skills have become essential
components of many technology careers. An individual must
be able to analyze problems, design solutions, communicate
with team members and customers, make technology decisions
and implement computerized systems. The blend of skills
acquired in this major prepare the student for careers
such as: |
- Programmer/analyst
- Technical Support
- Applications development
- Help desk and end user support
- Web development in businesses, governmental
and non-profit organizations
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The Ursuline Studies Program
The heart of an Ursuline education is the Ursuline
Studies Program. By its very nature, the Ursuline
Studies Program is committed to the development and enrichment
of all students. As an outcomes-based curriculum, the
program views assessment of academic progress as an essential
part of each course and each stage of development.
The Ursuline Studies Program involves a series of writing-intensive
interdisciplinary courses that total 49 credit hours and
serve as the liberal arts core of an Ursuline College
education. The program highlights personal development,
the cultivation of academic abilities and the exploration
of a coherent, integrated body of knowledge drawn from
a variety of disciplines. |
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| Course(s) |
Credit
Hours |
| Ursuline College Core Requirements |
49 |
| Management Information Systems
Core: |
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| BU 375 |
Business Statistics |
3 |
| MIS 220 |
Hardware and Systems Software |
3 |
| BU 230 |
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
| MIS 240 |
Introduction to Networking |
3 |
| MIS 260 |
Introduction to Programming
with Visual Basic |
3 |
| MIS 280 |
Computer User Support |
3 |
| MIS 320 |
Web Development |
3 |
| MIS 340 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
| MIS 360 |
Database Management |
3 |
| MGT 360 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| MGT 370 |
Managerial Economics |
3 |
| MIS 380 |
Advanced Programming with Visual
Basic |
3 |
| MGT 400 |
Marketing Strategies for Managers |
3 |
| MIS 420 |
Information Systems Management |
3 |
| MGT 430 |
Managerial Finance |
3 |
| BU 450 |
Business Policy |
3 |
| MIS 460 |
Project Management |
3 |
| General Electives |
28 |
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| Total credit hours needed to graduate |
128* |
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Courses previously
taken at other accredited institutions may apply
toward credit hour requirements listed above. |
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| Further details about this program can
be found in the Course
Description or Degree Plan/Audit Sheet documents. |
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