3 BMIS 476 Integrated Project Management (Prereq., BMIS 365, 370, and 373) 3 MIS Elective - Consult faculty advisor for a class 3 BMKT 325 Principles of Marketing 3 Non-Business Electives 3 Non-Business Electives Credits Fourth Semester (15 credits) 3 BMIS 498 Internship (may be done in the summer) 3 MIS Elective - Consult faculty advisor for a class 3 BGEN 499 Strategic Management (Prereq., Upper Core) 3 Non-Business Electives 3 Business or Non-Business Electives Selecting Electives You can significantly improve your job prospects by carefully choosing your electives. There are courses both inside and outside of the School of Business Administration that will help prepare you for your entry-level job and the careers those jobs grow to become. Below are useful electives for a variety of MIS tracks. Work closely with your advisor to choose MIS and general electives that will supplement your required courses and provide you with the background necessary for the career of your choice. “I Like To” Track Skillsets Electives Certification or Minor Code, create apps Development (programming, software customization) Programming, database management, understanding APIs CSCI 135, CSCI 136 CS minor Help people solve problems around IT, work with people Consulting (business analyst, compliance assessment) Ask good questions, SaaS, understand APIs, speaking in front of others BMIS 479, ACTG 321 AIS certificate Manage projects, work with people, manage details, lead groups Project management finance, negotiation, BMIS 471, BMIS 479 PM certification Work with data, business intelligence, gather business insights from data Data analytics Statistical analysis, data cleansing, data visualization, data modeling BMIS 326, BMIS 465 Data analytics certificate Digital marketing Digital marketing E-commerce BMIS 478, BMKT 460 Digital marketing certificate Work hands-on with technology Cybersecurity (network IT service management BMIS 471, BMIS 472 MCSE or CISSP certification
Hiring organizations prefer candidates with experience such as internships or related part-time jobs. To employers, a student with experience is someone who has proven she knows how to apply what she has learned in school; she knows how to work and produce results as well as how to work with others and manage her time. Students who have acquired practical experience prior to graduation are more likely to land great jobs. They have also begun developing their professional network contacts, many of whom may know of several great job opportunities at any given time. In addition to part-time jobs off campus that are computer-related, you should also watch for opportunities for MIS students available through the university. Contact information is listed below. Internship Assistance Cheryl Minnick Internship Coordinator Academic Enrichment 243-4614 International Internship Kevin Hood Internship Coordinator Academic Enrichment 243-4613 SoBA Internship Kathleen Tarkalson Internship Director School of Business Administration 243-6771 SoBA Help Desk Tech or Lab Monitor position Eric Tangedahl IT Director School of Business Administration 243-6620 Web designer or programmer position Amy Stout, Program Manager Spectral Fusion Designs 243-4789 Student Technical Assistant Program (STAP) position Kathy Garramone Computer Support Specialist IT Office 243-5362 Residence Halls Technical Assistant (RTA) position Jesse Neidigh Director Student Affairs IT 243-2625 Non-profit volunteer position Andrea Vernon Director Office for Civic Engagement 243-5159 Student jobs Student Organization