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.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management Information Systems
College of Business
Catalog Year: 2022-23
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business Requirements | 51-53 | |
Primary Lower Core Courses | ||
Math Requirement | ||
Statistics Requirement | ||
Secondary Lower Core Courses | ||
Upper Major Core Courses | ||
Capstone Course and Upper-Division Writing Requirement | ||
| Management Information Systems Requirements | 18 | |
| Management Information Systems Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 75-77 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 75-77
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Notes:
- 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.
College of Business Requirements
Primary Lower Core Courses
Note: Unless a higher requirement is specified, all primary lower core courses must be completed with a C- or better and a 2.0 GPA in the six (6) listed courses prior to admission into an upper-division Business Major. A minimum grade of C or better is required for ACTG 201 and ACTG 202 as a prerequisite for ACTG 305.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Math Requirement
Note: The College of Business requires that credit be earned for one of the math courses below with a C- or better before enrolling in ACTG 202. A student's result on any math placement exam does not waive this math requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Probability and Linear Mathematics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Statistics Requirement
Note: This is a primary lower core course. The College of Business requires that credit be earned for STAT 216 (preferred) or one of the other statistics courses below with a C- or better prior to being admitted into an upper-division College of Business major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3-4 | |
| Forest Biometrics | ||
| Psychological Statistics | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (preferred) | ||
| Total Hours | 3-4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Secondary Lower Core Courses
Note: 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 prior to being admitted to an upper-division Business Major. Prerequisites are strictly enforced.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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.) Ethical & Human Values Requirement | 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.) Expressive Arts Requirement | 3 |
| ECNS 202S | Principles of Macroeconomics Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Major Core Courses
Note: All upper major core courses must be completed before the capstone can be taken. A student must be listed as a major or minor in business to take these courses. Major or minor in Business is defined as junior standing with all primary lower core courses completed, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and formal admission to the major or minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Capstone and Upper-Division Writing Requirement
Notes:
- 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.
- Students must pass the required comprehensive exam as well as all requisite coursework to earn a passing grade in BGEN 499.
- BGEN 499 must be taken at UM.
- This course also satisfies the UM and College of Business upper-division writing requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| BGEN 499 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Management Information Systems Requirements
Notes:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BMIS 326 | Introduction to Data Analytics | 3 |
| BMIS 365 | Business App Development | 3 |
| BMIS 372 | Information Infrastructures | 3 |
| BMIS 373 | Business System Analysis & Design | 3 |
| BMIS 476 | Integrated Project Management for IS | 3 |
| BMIS 498 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Management Information Systems Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 6 credits from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Accounting Information Systems I | ||
| Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
| Managing Information and Data | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Introduction to Real-time Data Analytics | ||
| Fundamentals of Network & Security Management | ||
| Advanced Network & Security Management | ||
| E Commerce: a Managerial Perspective | ||
| Introduction to Consulting | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Marketing Hi-Tech Production and Innovation | ||
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science I | ||
| Interdisciplinary Computer Science II | ||
| Pattern Recognition | ||
| Applications of Mining Big Data | ||
| Data Science Analytics | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |