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The Major in Management Information Science
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The Major in Management Information Science is modeled after the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) recomendations for an information science undergraduate program. The major is designed for students who are interested in working with information systems within a business environment. Computer science and technology courses are combined with courses offered by the Department of Business, Accounting, and Economics, such as accounting, finance, management, and marketing, to expose the student to computer information systems and business functions. Possible career paths for students who complete this major include systems analyst, systems designer, application programmer, and information retrieval specialist.
 

 The Program
 
Students must complete 57 credit hours, which include the Computer Science and Technology Core and a set of business and math correlative courses.
 

Computer Science and Technology Core

Course Area

Course Number

Course Title

Credits
CS 140 Integrated Software Applications
3
CS 170 Introduction to Computing in C++
3
CS 180 Data Structures and Algorithms
3
CS 241 Introduction to Information Systems
2

Plus one of the following two courses:
CS 173 Visual Basic
 
  or or
3
CS 272 Java Programming I
 
CS 342 Database Development Using Microsoft Access
3
CS 343 Database Management
3
CS 420 Systems Analysis Methods
3
CS 430 Systems Design
3
CS 440 Management of Information Systems
3
CS 481 Computer Science as a Profession
1

Total CS and Technology Core Credits

30

Business and Math Correlative Requirements

Course Area

Course Number

Course Title

Credits
Acct 201 Principles of Accounting I
3
Acct 202 Principles of Accounting II
3
Busn 320 Marketing
3
Busn 321 Business Management
3
Busn 351 Financial Management
3
Econ 201 Principles of Economics I: Microeconomics
3
Econ 202 Principles of Economics II: Macroeconomics
3

Plus one of the following two courses:
Math 105 Statistics
 
  or or
3
Math 401 Mathematical Statistics I
 
Math 111 College Algebra (See Note 2 Below)
3

Total Acct, Busn, Econ, and Math Correlative Credits

27

Total Semester Credits Required for the Major in Management Information Science

57

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Note 1:
CS 342 and CS 343 may be taken in the sophomore or junior year. CS 420, CS 430, and CS 440 should be taken in the junior or senior year.
 
Note 2:
Math 151 Calculus I may be substituted for Math 111.
 

 Recommended Courses
 
The Department recommends the following courses since they address skills that are often sought by employers:
 

Recommended Courses

Course Area

Course Number

Course Title

Credits
Engl 312 Business and Professional Communication
3
Phil 251 Introduction to Critical Thinking
3

Total Recommended Credits

6

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 Schedule Planning Tools
 
Follow the links below to view and/or download useful schedule planning tools for the Major in Management Information Science. The recommended course sequence identifies the courses that should be taken in each year in order to complete the major in four years. The schedule planning sheets contain checklists that are useful for planning your schedule and keeping track of your progress in completing the Major in Management Information Science.
 
Schedule Planning Tools
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Recommended Course Sequence for the Major in Management Information Science
 
Schedule Planning Sheet for the Major in Management Information Science (2007-08, 2008-09)
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