BSc in Management Information Systems (MIS)
Aberdeen, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
When you complete the Management Information Systems (MIS) program at NSU, you'll be at the forefront of information systems technology essential to all modern organizations. An MIS degree from Northern will give you a strong background in enterprise systems and robust technology skills.
Through classroom lectures and hands-on information systems projects, you’ll study all aspects of technical and managerial areas in MIS:
- Fundamental information technology and information systems concepts
- Programming
- System analysis and design
- Database design and implementation
- IT infrastructure and networks
- Data mining
- Business intelligence and analytics
- IT security audit
- Information system strategy
- Enterprise resource planning
- Web scripting
Specialized Options
If your interests are highly individual, NSU offers specialized studies in:
- E-Commerce and Data Analytics – Focuses on the data-driven nature of today’s web platforms, data mining tools and techniques, and the business analytics process.
- Financial Systems Assurance & Security - Explores the connection between information systems, security, and assurance as it applies to accounting, banking, and financial services.
- Resource Management and Planning – Examines the strategic nature of information systems within modern organizations.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
- Analyze existing systems and design technology solutions appropriate to the goals of the organization. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry & Analysis)
- Analyze, design, develop and implement an information system by using system development methodologies. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry & Analysis & Problem Solving)
- Understand and demonstrate problem-solving skills through hands-on programming activities. (Cross-curricular Skill: Problem Solving)
- Demonstrate core IT infrastructure competencies. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
- Understand the leadership role of Management Information Systems in achieving business competitive advantage through informed decision making. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
First Year Fall
- BADM 102 Professional Development and Planning 1
- CSC 273 Spreadsheet Data Analysis 3
- ENGL 101 Composition I 3
- IDL 190 First Year Seminar 2
- MATH 101/101L Intermediate Algebra or MATH 114 College Algebra 3-4
- Arts and Humanities Course 3
First Year Spring
- CMST 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
- ENGL 201 Composition II 3
- MATH 114 College Algebra if needed 3
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
Second Year Fall
- ACCT 210 Principles of Accounting I 3
- BADM 220 Business Statistics 3
- BADM 244 Business Communications 3
- MIS 150 Computer Science I or MIS 240 Visual Systems Development 3
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
Second Year Spring
- ACCT 211 Principles of Accounting II 3
- MIS 325 Management Information Systems 3
- Additional Math or Science Course 3
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
- Arts and Humanities Course 3
Third Year Fall
- BADM 350 Legal Environment of Business 3
- BADM 360 Organization and Management 3
- BADM 459 Analytics 3
- ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3
- ACCT 360 Accounting Systems 3
Third Year Spring
- BADM 310 Business Finance 3
- BADM 370 Marketing 3
- ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- MIS 332 Structured System Analysis and Design 3
- General Elective or Minor Course 3
Fourth Year Fall
- BADM 457 Business Ethics 3
- MIS 335 Telecommunications and Networks for Business 3
- MIS 484 Database Management Systems 3
- MIS Emphasis Course 3
- General Elective or Minor Course 3
Fourth Year Spring
- BADM 482 Business Policy and Strategy 3
- MIS Emphasis Course 3
- MIS Emphasis Course 3
- General Elective or Minor Course 3
- General Elective or Minor Course or Internship 3
Exit Requirements for Business Majors
In addition to Northern State University graduation requirements, baccalaureate business majors must:
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work in the School of Business at Northern State University. Acceptance of coursework completed at other colleges and universities will be evaluated by the Dean.
- Take the School of Business exit exam
Suggested Double Majors: Accounting, Banking, and Financial Services, Criminal Justice, Finance, German, International Business, Management, Marketing, Maths, Natural Sciences, Spanish
Suggested Minors: Accounting, Agribusiness (jointly with SDSU), Banking and Financial Services, Chinese, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Entrepreneurial Studies, German, Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), Human Resource Management, International Business Studies, Marketing, Maths, Natural Sciences, Political Science, Spanish
Management Information Systems continues to be one of the fastest-growing and highest-salaried professions in the world. If you're well prepared in this area, you'll likely be in high demand.
Career possibilities include systems analyst, data scientist, security analyst, business intelligence analyst, database administrator, network administrator, web developer or web programmer; or information systems manager or chief information officer (CIO) of corporations and organizations.
Internships
An internship is not required but is highly recommended. Many professional, paid internships are available for MIS students. The NSU School of Business has a designated program director for internships.
The NSU School of Business shares internship opportunities through postings and on-campus presentations and interviews.