2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Website: www.iup.edu/mis-desci

Management Information Systems prepares students for careers in computer-based information systems in organizational environments. Newer areas such as networking, cybersecurity, and user/manager involvement in the global business environment are integrated with the traditional skills of programming, analysis and design, database development, various architectures, and application development. Microprocessor technology, the mainframe environment, and client server applications are included, as well as an emphasis on business computing issues such as profitability, budgeting, collaboration, and project management. These adhere to standards for a balanced curriculum as promulgated by the Association for Information Systems (AIS), the technology-accrediting arm of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AIS now comprises organizations such as AITP, SIMS, TIMS, ORSA and ICIS.
 

Decision Sciences provides students with a knowledge of statistical and quantitative methods used to enhance the business decision process. The methodologies include linear programming, forecasting, simulation, stochastic process, queuing, and network models.

The department creates a learning process that instills in its graduates respect, integrity, excellence, and a commitment to lifelong learning. Internship experiences facilitate the student’s entry into full-time employment in a rapidly changing technological environment.

The department welcomes minors for students who are majoring in other business programs. The minor program offers other business majors a technical enhancement to their area of interest, a necessity for today’s business manager.

Bachelor of Science–Management Information Systems (*)

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