MIS 315 . Study of the design and administration of database systems in a business environment. The relational model is used along with database management software to facilitate the communication and distribution of data and its conversion into information, with an emphasis on sound design principles. MIS 316 . An introduction to programming business applications.
Emphasis is on the implementation phase of the development life cycle.
All laboratory projects focus on a PC environment using Visual Basic. MIS 411 . An introduction to processes and methods used for identifying and documenting information requirements and developing system specifications. Topics include the systems development life cycle, analysis tools such as flowcharts and data flow diagrams, and techniques for effective written communication. Case studies are used.