Bachelor of Science in Business Computing - Management Information Systems (MIS)

1. 1.To provide MIS graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective professional contributors or leaders in the design, administration and management of computer based information systems;
2. 2.To prepare MIS graduates for professional careers in roles including, but not limited to: directors of information systems functions, project managers, systems analysts, and data management;
3. 3.To provide MIS graduates with the knowledge and skills to conduct advanced studies and research in disciplines for business administration, knowledge management, decision support systems and related fields;
4. 4.To equip MIS graduates with the communication skills to function effectively in diverse groups and operate in an increasingly connected world;
5. 5.To prepare MIS graduates to identify and analyze legal, ethical and social concerns associated with the computing and business fields.

All graduating MIS majors shall:

1. 1.Demonstrate a competence in the analysis and design of information systems and understand what is involved in systems implementation;
2. 2.Demonstrate a competence in applying project management methods, techniques and tools to help organizations meet their objectives;
3. 3.Demonstrate their ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and manage complex IS projects from initial information gathering through final project implementation;
4. 4.Demonstrate good programming skills in a modern programming language, which will enable students to develop business programs and prototypes such as e-business and dynamic web site;
5. 5.Demonstrate good knowledge of the role and management of telecommunications networks in organizations;
6. 6.Demonstrate practical knowledge of modern database management system and show experience building database solutions;
7. 7.Exhibit good business communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate an ability to professionally communicate with a range of audiences;
8. 8.Recognize the need for, and demonstrate an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;
9. 9.Demonstrate their understanding of professional, ethical, legal and security issues and responsibilities;
10. 10.Demonstrate their ability to engage in a graduate program in Business or IT related fields.