Management Information Systems

Management Information Systems, a program in the Business Group, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), a leading specialized accreditation association for business education.

The major is designed to provide students with the knowledge, abilities and attitudes needed to function effectively as business and organizational programmers and analysts. Further, it provides students with the educational background for lifelong professional, cultural, educational and personal development. The MIS major will receive in-depth education and training in at least three different career-related areas:

• In systems development methodologies, which provide the fundamental problem-solving approaches used in the profession
• In technical computer skills, which provide the tools for implementing those problem solutions
• In business theory, which provides an understanding of the context within which the systems are implemented.

To complete the Management Information Systems major successfully, the following course work is required.

• 48 Business Core Requirements credits
• 9 Skills Component credits
• 27 MIS major credits
• 3 MIS major elective credits
• 34 credits of Core Requirements
• A minimum of 120 credits are required for degree, the last 30 of which must be completed at La Roche University.

Summary of Requirements

Business Core Requirements: 48 credits

• ACCT2003

  ACCOUNTING I

  ACCT2003
  ACCOUNTING I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  The first of a two-course introductory financial accounting sequence that examines financial accounting from the viewpoint of preparers and users of financial statements. This course focuses on a basic introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles along with the principles and concepts of recording, processing, and reporting accounting information. Topics include the accounting cycle, including financial statement preparation; merchandising operations, including inventory systems and cost flow assumptions; special journals; internal control systems; cash and bank reconciliations; and receivables and uncollectible accounts.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ACCT2004

  ACCOUNTING II

  ACCT2004
  ACCOUNTING II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  The second of a two-course introductory financial accounting sequence that examines financial accounting from the viewpoint of preparers and users of financial statements. This course focuses on a continuation of basic Generally Accepted Accounting Principles along with the principles and concepts of recording, processing, reporting, using, and analyzing accounting information. Topics include long-lived assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership and corporate equity transactions, the statement of cash flows, and ratio analysis.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ACCT2003

• ACCT2013

  MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

  ACCT2013
  MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An examination of the internal uses of accounting information, this course focuses on the relationship between accounting data and management's information needs in support of planning, controlling, motivating, and decision making. Topics include costing systems and behaviors; product costs, period costs, and overhead application methods; cost-volume-profit analysis; budgeting; standards and variance analysis; and managerial decision making.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ACCT2003

• ADMG1005

  MACROECONOMICS

  ADMG1005
  MACROECONOMICS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introductory economics course focusing on the field of macroeconomics, including government spending, money, inflation, unemployment and taxes. Also included are brief sections on microeconomic and economic systems.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ADMG1006

  MICROECONOMICS

  ADMG1006
  MICROECONOMICS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introductory economics course focusing on the field of microeconomics. Price, cost and production theory are covered in relation to competitive, monopolistic and oligopolistic industry structure. The field of labor economics is treated in some detail. Some advanced macroeconomics topics are also covered.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ADMG1018

  FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT

  ADMG1018
  FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introduction to the three major schools of management thought: the classical, the behavioral and the management science schools. The major emphasis is on the fundamentals of each school of thought and also on the integrative approach to management, drawing on the systems and contingency approaches.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ADMG2009

  BUSINESS LAW I

  ADMG2009
  BUSINESS LAW I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This coure is an introduction to law and legal procedure. Contracts, their nature and requisites formation, operations, interpretation, discharge and remedies are discussed.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ADMG2018

  ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

  ADMG2018
  ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides an in-depth examination of organizational behavior from a macro-perspective. This course includes a review of the research on organizational structure, technology and the environment, as well as their relationship and the implications for effective organizational design. Also included in the course are discussions of organizational goals and effectiveness, organizational culture, organizational conflict and politics, and alternative organizational structure in the U.S. and abroad.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ADMG1018

• ADMG2025

  HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

  ADMG2025
  HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the basics of human resources management including planning, recruitment selection, motivation and performance appraisal. Also treated are salary benefits systems and an introduction to EEOC and OSHA law.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ADMG4020

  OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  ADMG4020
  OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  Study is given to the basic operations, functions and procedures. An analytical approach is utilized with emphasis on problem solving. Modern management science techniques such as linear programming, PERT and inventory control models are presented.

  PREREQUISITES:

  Reserved for JR/SR Only

• ADMG4055

  SEMINAR - BUSINESS POLICY

  ADMG4055
  SEMINAR - BUSINESS POLICY

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An intensive culmination and synthesization of the study of administration and management consisting of readings, case study and class discussion. The primary emphasis is on the development of the skills of strategic analysis from the viewpoint of the general manager.

  PREREQUISITES:

  Reserved for Senior Only

• FINC3032

  FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  FINC3032
  FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces external sources and processes of finance. Topics include time value of money, term structure of interest rates, risk return trade-off, discounted cash flow, ratio analysis, weighted average cost of capital, and capital budgeting.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ACCT2004

• FINC3036

  FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

  FINC3036
  FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course will provide an understanding of various types of financial markets and institutions that exist and operate in the U.S. economy. Topics include the Federal Reserve System, Monetary Polcy, and Interest Rates along with the impact at all three have on the state of the economy.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ADMG1005 & ACCT2004

• INMT3039

  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MGMT

  INMT3039
  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MGMT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introduction to international business management with particular emphasis on the field of international finance and economics. In addition, the course deals with problems in the area of finance, marketing, production and organization, both from the perspective of the multinational corporation and the domestic corporation trading in international markets.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ISTC1010

  DIGITAL LITERACY

  ISTC1010
  DIGITAL LITERACY

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course addresses information and technological literacy in the digital age. Students will develop cognitive and technological competencies in both the discovery and evaluation of information, as well as the creation and dissemination of content, all within a digital context. Students will be introduced to a set of basic digital tools, but the focus will be placed on developing the ability to adapt to new and changing technologies in the future.

  PREREQUISITES:

• MRKT2021

  MARKETING MANAGEMENT (ADMG2021)

  MRKT2021
  MARKETING MANAGEMENT (ADMG2021)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A basic study of marketing systems in the American economy. This course includes, identifying the activities involved in the flow of goods among manufacturers, brokers, wholesalers, retailers and consumers. The nature of demand, buyer behavior, costs and pricing, sales strategies, promotions and techniques are presented.Cross-listed with ADMG2021

  PREREQUISITES:

MIS Major Electives: 3 credits

• ACCT2025

  ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTERS

  ACCT2025
  ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTERS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A hands-on experience of the integration of technology into the accounting field. This course enables students to work through a complete accounting cycle using a commercial accounting software package. Topics include the preparation of accounting information and its subsequent uses, as well as the instruction of advanced skills needed to use spreadsheet software to prepare schedules commonly found in an accounting environment.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ACCT2004

• ISTC2025

  DISTANCE LEARNING AND IT SUPPORT

  ISTC2025
  DISTANCE LEARNING AND IT SUPPORT

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of distance learning systems and technology related technology support. An introduction to instructional design theory as it relates to distance learning will be included. Additionally, this course will include development of training materials and examination of technology tools needed to support eLearning.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005 & ISTC2008 & ENGL2030

• ISTC2030

  NETWORKING

  ISTC2030
  NETWORKING

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides students with an introductory examination of computer-based networked environments. Of particular interest in this course is providing students with both a conceptual as well as an applied understanding of networks and networking. Students will be introduced to the organizational framework in which networking exists. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to explore networking on practical and applied levels so that issues such as hardware and software solutions and applications, as they relate to networked environments, will be examined.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005

• ISTC3015

  HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

  ISTC3015
  HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of human-computer interaction (HCI). The study of HCI focuses on the interaction between users and their computer systems. The course also examines the implications and effects of human-computer interaction in and for society; conversely, the course explores ways that society influences human-computer interactions. Analysis of interface design will be included, in the context of evaluation and evolution of usability.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005 & ISTC1021

• ISTC3020

  COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: COBOL

  ISTC3020
  COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: COBOL

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces the student to computer programming using the COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) programming language. The conventions of the language, its applications and applications-related advantages and disadvantages are presented. The course develops the student's proficiency in understanding and applying the problem-solving logic, methods and procedures of programming in this language, and of programming in general. This course is appropriate for all potential users of computers in business-related fields of study.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC3034

• ISTC3030

  LINUX

  ISTC3030
  LINUX

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides a hands-on, step-by-step, progressive examination of the Linux/UNIX operating system. The student will explore Linux/UNIX commands, the various shells used in Linux/UNIX, and some of the applications available in Linux/UNIX, including X Windows and a variety of productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheet program(s), data base management system program(s) et al). Throughout the course, OS-related problems presented for solution are typical of personal and business-world applications of the OS, providing excellent experience for the students.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ISTC3046

  ADV DATA BASE MGMT SYSTEMS

  ISTC3046
  ADV DATA BASE MGMT SYSTEMS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course focuses on an investigation and application of advanced data base concepts including data administration, data base technology and selection and acquisition of data base management systems (DBMS). It includes an in-depth practicum in data modeling and system development in a data base environment.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005 & ISTC1021 & ISTC2045

• ISTC4051

  INTERNSHIP - INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECNOLOGY

  ISTC4051
  INTERNSHIP - INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECNOLOGY

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/6

  A field experience in an information systems position, supervised by a field supervisor as well as college faculty. The internship is designed to increase understanding of IST and the IST-related issues and perspectives as they relate to the business and social environment.

  PREREQUISITES:

  JR/SR Status Only

MIS Major Requirements: 27 credits

• ISTC1021

  PROBLEM SOLVING

  ISTC1021
  PROBLEM SOLVING

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides step-by-step progression, with detailed explanations and many illustrations, from the basic of mathematical functions and operations to the design and use of such techniques as codes, indicators, control-breaks, arrays, pointers, file updates, report handling, data structures, and object-oriented programming. The tools of problem solving, including decision tables and trees, structure charts, IPO charts, algorithms, and flow-charts are demonstrated and explained. Throughout the course, typical business problems are presented for solutions, providing excellent experience for the students.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ISTC1025

  COMPUTER HARDWARE

  ISTC1025
  COMPUTER HARDWARE

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides both a theoretical and a hands-on, detailed, progressive examination of personal (PC) computer system hardware, both stand alone personal computers and distributed-data/networking hardware. Throughout the course, the concepts discussed, and the hardware-related problems presented for discussion and solution, are typical of the knowledge required to work with personal and business-world computer hardware applications, providing excellent experience for the students.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ISTC2008

  INTRO TO CYBERSPACE

  ISTC2008
  INTRO TO CYBERSPACE

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces the student to the world of the Internet. The course will focus on the effective and efficient use of the Internet to find and evaluate quality resources, communicate and collaborate using appropriate tools, create HTML files, and examine issues such as privacy, security and safety.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005

• ISTC2021

  MGMT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  ISTC2021
  MGMT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides discussion and analysis of current issues related to the management of information systems. The components of an information system; hardware, software, data, connectivity, procedures and people are discussed in relationship to a variety of information systems including collaboration information systems, social media information systems, and enterprise wide systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management. Other major areas of analysis include cloud computing, business intelligence, and the Systems Development Life Cycle. The focus of the analysis is using Information Systems to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

  PREREQUISITES:

• ISTC2045

  DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

  ISTC2045
  DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course provides the basic knowledge required to operate and use a computer to perform the practical tasks of data file creation, retrieval of data and maintenance of data files. DBMS's are used for all types of applications involving medium-to-large scale data files. Major focus is on the acquisition of a working knowledge of the theories, principles and operating procedures of data base management systems using a representative DBMS. This course is appropriate for all potential users of computers in all fields of study.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005

• ISTC2050

  DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

  ISTC2050
  DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  In this course, the features and operations of centralized, decentralized and distributed systems are examined. Implications of hardware, software and communications are discussed in relationship to the design, development and implementation of communication systems. Industry-wide standards, protocols and architectures are discussed within the context of enterprise wide systems.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1005

• ISTC3034

  PROGRAMMING IN JAVA

  ISTC3034
  PROGRAMMING IN JAVA

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces the student to computer programming using the cross-platform Java programming language. The conventions of the language, its applications and applications-related advantages and disadvantages are presented. Students will be introduced to the concepts and techniques of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC1021

• ISTC4042

  SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

  ISTC4042
  SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course is an overview of the systems development life cycle and its use in analyzing and designing systems. It includes concepts of project roles, cost estimates, documentation (deliverables), tools and techniques for management of processes and communications.

  PREREQUISITES:

  JR/SR Only

• ISTC4055

  IT-SENIOR SEMINAR

  ISTC4055
  IT-SENIOR SEMINAR

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This comprehensive capstone course provides students with an opportunity to develop an individual and group project demonstrating their Information Technology and project management skills. Students will examine emerging technologies and their implications for IT, refine their presentation skills and research Information Technology related issues.

  PREREQUISITES:

  ISTC4042 & SR status

Skills Component: 9 credits (select MATH1030 or MATH1070)

• ADMG3024

  PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

  ADMG3024
  PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course is designed to provide students in the professional areas with training in preparing and giving professional presentations. Students will develop skills in audience/client assessment, research, presentation design and development, using presentation tools and presentation evaluation.

  PREREQUISITES:

  Reserved for JR/SR Only

• MATH1030

  CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICSAND MGMT SCIENCES

  MATH1030
  CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICSAND MGMT SCIENCES

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A one-semester course in the differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable. Emphasis on concepts and the skills of differentiation and integration with applications from Administration, Economics and Managerial Sciences.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1010

• MATH1040

  PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  MATH1040
  PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  The study of the fundamentals of probability theory with applications to natural and social sciences as well as to mathematics. Discrete and continuous distributions, sampling theory, linear correlation, regression, statistical inference, estimation and analysis of variance are included.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1010

• MATH1070

  FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS

  MATH1070
  FINITE MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces MIST students to the non-statistical and non-calculus topics in mathematics that are most relevant to their majors. The major topics to be studied include some or all of the following: logic; set theory; relations, with applications to relational algebra and relational calculus; sequences, geometric series, and mathematics of finance; systems of linear equations and matrices; linear programming; probability; and game theory. Excel enhanced by Visual Basic for Applications is used throughout the course.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1010