Management Information Systems B.S. in Business Administration
The Management Information Systems STEM curriculum prepares students to manage an organization’s information resources. The major focuses on:
- analyzing and synthesizing information flows within and across the organization’s business processes;
- effectively managing the acquisition, deployment, and utilization of information systems; and
- using both information and information technology to enhance the organization’s strategic advantage.
The knowledge and skills developed in the curriculum lead to careers in data analytics, cybersecurity, consulting, application development, infrastructure management, systems analysis, technology and design, electronic commerce, and project management.
General Degree Requirements
To earn a baccalaureate degree, all students must complete successfully, in addition to any other requirements, the University of Montana General Education Requirements. Please refer to the General Education Requirements page for more information.
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management Information Systems
- At least 54 credits must be earned in business classes (ECNS, COB internship courses and College of Business faculty-led study abroad course may be counted in or out of business). A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for these courses.
- At least 27 credits in business and BMIS 476 must be taken at UM.
- All business credits transferred in after matriculating to UM must be pre-approved by the department chair in your major.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Lower Core | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACTG 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BGEN 222 | Business Models and Operations | 3 |
| BMIS 270 | MIS Foundations for Business | 3 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Statistics Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Forest Biometrics | ||
| Psychological Statistics | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Secondary Lower Core Courses 1 | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BGEN 220E | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) | 3 |
| COMX 111A | Introduction to Public Speaking (Students must complete this course with a C- or better prior to taking the capstone, though earlier completion is strongly encouraged.) | 3 |
| ECNS 202S | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Upper Major Core Courses 2 | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BFIN 322 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BGEN 341 | People, Process and Technology I | 3 |
| BGEN 342 | People, Process and Technology II | 3 |
| BGEN 361 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BMKT 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Capstone and Upper-Division Writing Requirement 3 | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| BGEN 499 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Management Information Systems Required Courses | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BMIS 326 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| BMIS 365 | Business App Development (must be taken at UM) | 3 |
| BMIS 372 | Enterprise Systems & Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| BMIS 373 | Business System Analysis & Design | 3 |
| BMIS 476 | Integrated Project Management for IS (must be taken at UM) | 3 |
| BMIS 498 | Internship | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Accounting Information Systems I | ||
| Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Real-time Data Analytics | ||
| Fundamentals of Network & Cybersecurity | ||
| Cybersecurity Management Capstone | ||
| Digital Entrepreneurship | ||
| Introduction to Consulting | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Marketing Hi-Tech Production and Innovation | ||
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science I | ||
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science II | ||
| Data Science Analytics | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Total Hours | 75-77 | |
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All courses must be completed with a C- or better to satisfy prerequisites for certain major, upper major core, or capstone courses. Students are advised to complete these courses as early as possible, preferably prior to attempting courses in the upper major core. Prerequisites are strictly enforced.
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All upper major core courses must be completed before the capstone can be taken.
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Students must complete all primary and secondary lower core and upper core courses and their prerequisites and have an approved graduation application to register for their capstones.
Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| BGEN 105S | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| M 115 |
Probability and Linear Mathematics or College Algebra or Precalculus or Applied Calculus |
3-4 |
| WRIT 101 or COMX 111A |
College Writing I 1 or Introduction to Public Speaking |
3-4 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| FORS 201 |
Forest Biometrics or Psychological Statistics or Social Statistics or Introduction to Statistics |
3-4 |
| COMX 111A or WRIT 101 |
Introduction to Public Speaking 1 or College Writing I |
3-4 |
| ECNS 201S | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Autumn | ||
| ACTG 201 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BGEN 222 | Business Models and Operations | 3 |
| ECNS 202S | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACTG 202 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BMIS 270 | MIS Foundations for Business | 3 |
| BGEN 220E | Business Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 |
| Intermediate Writing Course | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BFIN 322 | Business Finance | 3 |
| BGEN 341 | People, Process and Technology I | 3 |
| BMIS 326 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| BMIS 373 | Business System Analysis & Design | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMIS 365 | Business App Development | 3 |
| BGEN 342 | People, Process and Technology II | 3 |
| BMKT 325 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Elective | 6 | |
| BMIS 498 | Internship (TAKE DURING SUMMER) | 3-6 |
| Hours | 18-21 | |
| Senior | ||
| Autumn | ||
| BGEN 361 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| BMIS 372 | Information Infrastructures 2 | 3 |
| MIS elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BGEN 499 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| BMIS 476 | Integrated Project Management for IS | 3 |
| MIS Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120-127 | |
Last Updated Autumn 2025
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Students with last names A-L will take WRIT 101 in Fall; Students with last names M-Z will take WRIT 101 in Spring.
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Noted courses are offered in specific semesters only - see GSSC to confirm term offered.