Management Information Systems

Catalog description

This course introduces business students to the software businesses utilize to solve problems at the unit business level of analysis. Accounting software, the first business level application because financial management and control remains paramount in all businesses, is the first class of business systems addressed. Computer systems to address day-to-day business operations are covered and the special problems faced by those in e-business are addressed. In addition to classical MIS concepts based upon decision science theory and more recent developments in the field based upon communications theory are also explored. Finally, risk management, communications security and other contemporary topics addressed as the MIS function includes communications security & the analysis of big data. Prerequisite: BUSA 2030 and junior standing or consent of instructor. Typically Offered: Demorest: Fall and Spring, Online: Spring