Computers in Business - Management Information Systems
The 60-61 credit-hour technical curriculum prepares students for various positions in the field of computers. The student will take courses in business, computer information systems, and general education. The student may choose from five specialized study areas: Applications, Computer Support, Database Management, Management Information Systems, and Network Administration. Graduates of the program may find employment as desktop support technicians, database administrators, information technology supervisors, network administrators, and consultants.
The following course sequence is recommended for the Management Information Systems specialization.
First Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAS 160 | Introduction to Business Software Packages | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective (MTH 101 or higher) | 3 | |
| NET 101 | Windows or | |
| NET 106 | Introduction to Linux | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| CIS 143 | Introduction to Database Systems | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition or | |
| ENG 103 | Technical and Report Writing or | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| NET 121 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 |
Third Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 106 | Computer Logic and Programming Technology | 3 |
| ACC 102 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 111 | Introduction to Business Organization | 3 |
| WEB 240 | E-Commerce Development | 3 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Business Law | 3 |
| CIS 211 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 270 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 245 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Humanities, Natural Science, or Social Science Elective1 | 3 |
[1] Students must take nine credit hours in a minimum of two of these areas; three hours must be in a course that meets the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.