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Department of Accounting and Information Systems

Management Information Systems

The focus of this major is on the computerized business applications in a global environment. An AIS major may choose from three areas of emphasis: business applications programming, computer networking, or E-commerce database administration. All AIS majors are required to take 33 credit hours of computer courses and a 27-credit hour business core.

Career Opportunities

A) BEGINNING: Upon graduation most AIS majors accept employment as computer programmers, software engineers, computer network administrators, or applications support/database administrators.

B) LONG-TERM: Career progression includes positions such as systems analyst, E-commerce database administrator, information systems manager, and vice president for information systems. The background in business and computing prepares you well for upward progression in the technical environment.

Programming Languages

A wide variety of programming languages is available including Java, JavaScript, XML, C, C++, Visual Basic, RPG IV, Assembler, SQL, and COBOL.

Degree Requirements

Business Core:

Course No. Course Title
Hours
ACCT 203 Financial Accounting
3
ACCT 204 Managerial Accounting
3
GBUS 204 Business Law I
3
BCOM 301 Business Communication
3
MGT 301 Management Principles
3
MKT 301 Marketing Principles
3
ECFI 305 Managerial Finance
3
MGT 402 Business Policy
3
MGT 602 Production and Operations Management
3

Major Core:

Electives:

Choose a minimum of 9 hours of MIS Electives.


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