2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Chairperson: James A. Rodger
Faculty: Albohali, Gu, Hyde, Nahouraii, Pankaj, Rodger, Wang, Wibowo
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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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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 115 (1) Social Science: ECON 121, PSYC 101 Liberal Studies
Electives: 9cr,
BTED/COSC
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ECON 122,
MATH 214
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College: Business Administration Core |
33 |
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Accounting Principles I |
3cr |
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Accounting Principles II |
3cr |
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Legal Environment of Business |
3cr |
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Business and Interpersonal Communications |
3cr |
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Fundamentals of Finance |
3cr |
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Information Systems: Theory and Practice |
3cr |
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Principles of Management |
3cr |
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Production and Operations Management |
3cr |
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Business Policy |
3cr |
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Principles of Marketing |
3cr |
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Business Statistics |
3cr |
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Major: Management Information Systems |
21-22 |
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Introduction to Front-End Business Applications |
3cr |
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IFMG 230 or |
Introduction to Back-End Business Applications or Applied Computer Programming |
3cr 4cr |
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Business Systems Technology |
3cr |
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LAN Design and Installation |
3cr |
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Data Base Theory and Practice |
3cr |
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Analysis and Logical Design |
3cr |
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Project Management and Implementation |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: Select any two courses from the following categories: Software Development: COSC 110, 300, 304, 310, 344, 345, 362, IFMG 330 Networks and Cybersecurity: COSC 316, CRIM 321, 323, COSC/IFMG 354, Database and Decision Support: IFMG 455, 465, QBUS 380, 401, 481 Special Topics, Internships, and Seminars: IFMG 481, 485, 493 |
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Free Electives: |
4-5 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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(*) Distribution Requirement: All Eberly College of Business and Information Technology majors (except those majoring in Business Education) must take a minimum of 50 percent of their degree requirements (i.e., at least 60cr) in nonbusiness coursework. |
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Minor–Management Information
Systems (1) |
15 |
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Introduction to Front-End Business Applications |
3cr |
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Introduction to Back-End Business Applications |
3cr |
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Information Systems: Theory and Practice (2) |
3cr |
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Controlled Electives: (3) |
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6cr |
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(1) Minor course requirements must be completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. (2) IFMG 300 is both a core course and requirement for the minor. (3) MIS minor should include a concentration in all IFMG courses. As a result, QBUS courses will not be counted towards the minor. |
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