Mission
The mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program is to educate
students in the principles and practices of computing with focus on business knowledge
and applications. The program prepares students for careers and graduate studies in
Business or IT-related fields.
Program Educational Objectives
- 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.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.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.To equip MIS graduates with the communication skills to function effectively in diverse groups and operate in an increasingly connected world.
- 5.To prepare MIS graduates to identify and analyze legal, ethical and social concerns associated with the computing and business fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
- 1.Analyze complex computing problems and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- 2.Design, implement, and evaluate computing-based solutions to meet specified requirements within the context of the program’s discipline.
- 3.Communicate effectively across various professional contexts.
- 4.Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- 5.Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities relevant to the program’s discipline.
- 6.Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment.