Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Overview
A Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) focuses on the applications and implications of computing in the world of business. This program prepares graduates for employment in many job opportunities in the local and regional job market. The BS in MIS will provide a positive Impact on economic growth in the state of Kentucky by preparing knowledge workers with IT skills and business analytics skills. These high-tech and high-demand skills will lead to greater Success as graduates enter the Kentucky workforce. There are two choices of major elective areas: Business Analytics or Security Systems.
Business Analytics Concentration
The Business Analytics Concentration prepares students for careers as Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Architect, Business Systems Analyst, Data Warehousing, and Data Consultant. Students learn skills such as data visualization, data cleaning, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making.
Security Systems Concentration
The Security Systems Concentration prepares students for careers as IT Manager, Project Manager, Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Data Base Engineer, and Programmer/Analyst. Students learn skills such as business programming, e-business technology, database management systems, and IT project management.
Program Requirements
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| CSC 160 | Introduction to Web Programming | 3 |
| MIS 215 | Introduction to Business Programming | 3 |
| MIS 335 | Database Management | 3 |
| MIS 340 | Electronic Business Technologies and Tools | 3 |
| MIS 375 | Networks and Telecommunication | 3 |
| MIS 380 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MIS 410 | Project Management & Practice | 3 |
| CSC 496 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CSC 499 | CS Career Preparation | 1 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 9 | |
Business Analytics | ||
Security Systems | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | 16 | |
| Survey of Accounting | ||
| Fundamentals of Microeconomics ((Element 5B)) G | ||
| Computer Literacy with Software Applications | ||
or TEC 161 | Computer Applications in Technology | |
| Algebra: Polynomials and Algebra: Functions & Matrices ((Element 2)) | ||
| Principles of Management (NB) | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| The addition of a certificate or minor to this program is highly recommended. Please note that for non-business majors (any degree other than BBA), a maximum of 29 credit hours in business courses can be counted toward degree requirements. | ||
| Free Electives | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Supporting hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above.
Business Analytics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Business Data Mining | ||
| Advanced Business Analytics | ||
| Advanced Database Topics | ||
| R and Introductory Data Mining | ||
| Network Switches & Routers | ||
| Microcomputer & Network Security | ||
| Advanced LANSs and PC Communication | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Security Systems Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Choose nine hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Computer Forensics | ||
| Computer Forensics II | ||
| Applied Learning in Management Information Systems | ||
| Business Data Mining | ||
| Advanced Telecommunications | ||
| Principles of Cybersecurity | ||
| Network Switches & Routers | ||
| Microcomputer & Network Security | ||
| Advanced LANSs and PC Communication | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |