BMIS 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BMIS 192 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMIS 270 - MIS Foundations for Business. 3 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 101. Introduces the development, use, and management of computer-based information systems.

BMIS 291 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

BMIS 292 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMIS 298 - Internship. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to their field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

BMIS 326 - Introduction to Data Analytics. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., STAT 216 or SOCI 202 or PSYX 222 or FORS 201. This course introduces the terminology and application of big data and data analytics. Students will complete cases in a variety of disciplines as they become acquainted with some of the software, tools, and techniques of data analytics.

BMIS 364 - Linux Network Security. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150, ITS 212 & ITS 222. This course requires students to have a basic knowledge of computers and networks that can come from courses offered in the Computer Science Department, the Management Information Systems Department, Missoula College, or through work experience. Business & MIS students should have completed the lower core. Knowledge of Linux in general is indispensable for students aspiring for careers in cyber security, information technology, and related fields. In today's business landscape, where technology underpins operations, secure and efficient network infrastructure is paramount. Linux, being widely used in enterprise environments and renowned for its reliability and flexibility serves as a robust platform for network management and security in enterprise environments. Mastery of Linux network administration not only enhances students' technical capabilities but also increases their employability and effectiveness in addressing the evolving challenges of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure management.

BMIS 365 - Business App Development. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Provides an understanding of algorithm development, programming, computer concepts, and the design and application of data and file structures.

BMIS 372 - Information Infrastructures. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Explores the evolution of technological infrastructures with an emphasis on strategic implications. Students develop an enterprise infrastructure and then examine innovations that allow for the design and development of products and services in a global business environment.

BMIS 373 - Business System Analysis & Design. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Provides an understanding of the systems development and modification process, including requirements determination, logical design, physical design, test planning, implementation planning, and performance evaluation.

BMIS 391 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BMIS 392 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMIS 394 - Undergraduate Seminar. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered intermittently. Topics vary.

BMIS 465 - Introduction to Real-time Data Analytics. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., STAT 216 and BMIS 326. Focuses on analyzing big data in motion using commercially available software. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 471 - Fundamentals of Network & Security Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Restricted to students with junior standing. Current topics will focus on the impact of network technologies and infrastructures on facilitating and supporting business organizations. Students learn about design, installation, and configuration of networks as well as implementing security, networking protocols, and virtualization technologies. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts. Co-convenes with BMIS 501. Level: Undergraduate

BMIS 472 - Advanced Network & Security Management. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., BMIS 471. Restricted to students with at least junior standing. Focuses on network security and how it aligns with organizational strategy, directory services for access to organizational information, and cybersecurity management. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 474 - Cybersecurity Operation Center. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., BMIS 364 and BMIS 374. The purpose of this course is to introduce skills required to operate in a security operations center (SOC). Cyber operations specialists aid organizations to prevent, mitigate, identify, protect against, respond to, and analyze network anomalies and intrusions through transformative processes. This requires the development of two skillsets: 1) technical abilities related to the cyber infrastructure, and 2) interpersonal communication abilities within organizations through a writing component referred to as Writing in the Disciplines.

Gen Ed Attributes: Writing in the Disciplines

BMIS 476 - Integrated Project Management for IS. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BMIS 326, BMIS 365, and BMIS 373. Emphasis on project planning, team selection models, and project management techniques. A software package is used to demonstrate how projects are planned, managed, monitored, and controlled. MIS majors should enroll in this course. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 478 - E Commerce: a Managerial Perspective. 3 Credits.

Offered intermittently. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. This course focuses on the capabilities of the Internet to support and enable commerce. Provides a managerial perspective on topics including effective website design, emerging technologies, business models, infrastructure architectures, and security. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 479 - Introduction to Consulting. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. This course covers the managerial approach to consulting engagements, including scoping and writing proposals, presenting to clients, documenting consulting work, and interpersonal skills necessary for successful consulting. This course does not require a technical background. Level: Undergraduate

BMIS 482 - Big Data Project. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BMIS 326. Students will work in cross-disciplinary teams to complete big data projects from different disciplines. There will be emphasis on agile project management. MIS majors are excluded from this course and should take BMIS 476. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 491 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 492 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Undergraduate

BMIS 494 - Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Topics vary. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMIS 495 - Practicum: Information Systems. 3 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Practical hands-on experience with area organizations. Provides application of classroom learning. Level: Undergraduate

BMIS 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation. Level: Undergraduate

BMIS 501 - Fundamentals of Network & Security Management. 3 Credits.

Restricted to graduate students in the College of Business. Current topics will focus on the impact of network technologies and infrastructures on facilitating and supporting business organizations. Students learn about design, installation, and configuration of networks as well as implementing security, networking protocols, and virtualization technologies. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts. Co-convenes with BMIS 471.

BMIS 502 - Advanced Network & Security Management. 3 Credits.

Prereq., BMIS 471. Restricted to students in College of Business graduate programs. Focuses on network security and how it aligns with organizational strategy, directory services for access to organizational information, and cybersecurity management. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts.

BMIS 575 - Fundamentals of Consulting. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing in Business. The technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills necessary to effectively work with clients. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background. Level: Graduate

BMIS 591 - Special Topics. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

BMIS 601 - Business Intelligence. 3 Credits.

Prereq., A combination of BMKT 325 and STAT 216 or BMKT 560 as well as BMIS 326 and M 451 and graduate level standing or consent of instructor. The course provides graduate students with the foundational knowledge necessary to transform big data into useful business intelligence. Students get the skills, tools, and techniques required to collect, synthesize, and distribute information to support intelligent decision-making at the managerial level. Level: Graduate

BMIS 625 - Mining of Text & Unstructured Data. 2 Credits.

Prereq., BGEN 526, BGEN 516, and BGEN 505 or consent of instructor/program director. An integration of Data Science theory and the actual practice of searching, sorting, relating, and deriving results from textual data. Students will be exposed to machine learning, natural language processing, as well as other computer assisted data mining techniques and then gain hands-on proficiency in the practice of data science using the software from data mining and document analysis vendors. Level: Graduate

BMIS 650 - Quantitative Analysis. 2 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Quantitative methods supporting managerial decision-making. Theory and logic underlying such methods as linear programming and simulation. Solution of complex problems and practice of interpersonal skills in team projects. Level: Graduate

BMIS 674 - Management of Information Systems. 2 Credits.

Offered autumn. Restricted to students in the M.B.A. M-Acct. programs. The tactical/operational responsibilities and roles of the CIO. Includes governance issues, supporting the learning organization, managing the technologies, and managing the development of systems. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background. Level: Graduate

BMIS 692 - Independent Study. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

BMIS 694 - Seminar. 1-6 Credits.

(R-12) Offered intermittently. Prereq., consent of instr. Level: Graduate