Indiana University of Pennsylvania

1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

The Eberly College of Business

Department of Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences

Kenneth L. Shildt, Chairperson;
Albohali, Burky, Chen, Halapin, McFerron, Nahouraii, Pierce, Solak; and professor emeritus Spencer

The Management Information Systems major prepares students for careers in the business computer and information systems profession. Computer programming languages, software engineering, systems analysis, design concepts, computer architecture, data base management systems, microcomputer applications, and computer networks are integrated with other business disciplines to prepare students to develop and maintain business information systems. The major also incorporates an emphasis on managerial and end-user concerns related to modern information systems.

Decision Sciences provides students with the knowledge of statistical and other quantitative techniques that will help decision making in business. The techniques include mathematical programming, forecasting, inventory control, simulation, queuing theory, stochastic process, and network models.


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