Because the program emphasizes computer and information system technologies as an integral part of a business education, majors will be prepared for entry-level positions as programmers and system analysts within traditional Management Information Systems departments, information services departments, or the functional business areas. As a result of continuous changes in computer technologies and the roles of information systems in organizations, career opportunities for MCIS professionals are expanding to include emerging professional roles as specialists in Information and Decision Support, in Telecommunications Networks, and as Webmasters. Management Technology 3 Topics in management technology including information reporting systems, decision support systems, use of e-mail, facsimile, the Internet, advanced spreadsheet applications, data base management systems. I 3 Introduction to computer programming using Visual Basic.
Emphasis is on algorithm development, programming techniques, data and file structures.
User Computing 3 High-level PC packages including spreadsheets and marketing, accounting, and financial application software. Emphasis on the development of applications to improve personal productivity. MIS 340 Database Management Systems 3 Design and use of database management systems through host languages and user query languages. 3 Introduction to information systems development. The systems development life cycle, analysis methods, project management techniques, tools for the management of information.