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Bachelor of Business Administration - Columbus State University

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Bachelor of Business Administration

Program Description

The management information systems (MIS) major prepares students for careers involving leading-edge enterprise technologies and the analysis, design, and management of computer-based information systems.  MIS majors combine strong technical skills with an understanding of organizations and business. Professionals who understand how to strategically and effectively use information systems in organizations are in high demand in every industry - for profit, non-profit, government, and academia.

Graduates in this field enjoy excellent placement at some of the highest starting salaries of any business major. Department of Labor projections indicate this trend will continue into the next century, as organizations increasingly rely on knowledge workers and strategic information systems.

Management Information Systems was ranked #8 among the most valuable college majors in terms of salary and career prospects by Forbes Magazine, and #2 by Kiplinger Magazine in their 2015-2016 list of Best College Majors for your Career.

What’s the difference between a Computer Science and MIS degree?
Computer Science (CS) programs focus on the theoretical side of computers, data structures, networks and coding. CS programs are typically offered in science and engineering colleges at universities whereas Management Information Systems (MIS) programs are offered in business colleges. MIS focuses on the information and systems needed to manage organizations efficiently and effectively.

Career Opportunities

MIS majors are prepared for careers in project management, business analysis, networking, system architecture and design, information assurance, and technical support. MIS careers are in every industry and graduates are prepared to work as in-house information systems staff, as consultants for information systems and accounting firms, as independent contractors, and as business entrepreneurs. Your degree will also prepare you for graduate school in business, information systems, or a related field. 

A degree in management information systems prepares you for the following careers:

  • Information systems manager
  • Business analyst
  • IT project manager
  • IT consultant
  • Network and Internet manager
  • Webmaster
  • Electronic commerce manager
  • IT Security manager
  • Network administrator
  • Web developer
  • Database analyst

Admission Requirements

There are no program specific admission requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Students receiving a BBA degree from the Turner College of Business will:

  • demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making in a business context.
  • demonstrate knowledge of key business disciplines and concepts.
  • recognize and analyze ethical issues in a business context.
  • demonstrate knowledge of global business concepts and cultural diversity in a business context.
  • communicate effectively in a business context.
  • demonstrate proficiency in using information technology in a business context.

 

Students completing the MIS degree program will be able to:

  • select and apply appropriate systems analysis and design techniques to create a system design for a business process including systems development planning, requirements determination and analysis, and data/process modeling.
  • demonstrate knowledge of database concepts, and apply data modeling techniques to create a relational database model.
  • demonstrate knowledge of data networking and application of security concepts for protecting organizational data and information systems.
  • demonstrate knowledge of project and risk management principles and techniques for  information systems projects.

Additional Program Requirements

All students must earn C or better in Area F, C average in Area G, C or better in Area H and a C average in Area I business electives.

Program of Study

Area A Essential Skills Required Hours: 9
ENGL 1101 (with a grade of "C" or better)
ENGL 1102 (with a grade of "C" or better)
Select one of the following courses:

MATH 1001
MATH 1101
MATH 1111
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131

*MATH 1111 is recommended in Area A. Business majors must complete MATH 1111 with a C or better grade for admission to BUSA 3115 and Area G courses.


Area B Institutional Options Required Hours: 4-5

COMM 1110
Select two of the following courses:

ITDS 1125
ITDS 1779
ITDS 2726
ITDS 2727
ITDS 2735
ITDS 2746
ITDS 2748
ITDS 2749
ITDS 2755

OR
Select one of the following courses:

EURO 2105
INTS 2105
LEAD 1705
LIBR 1105
POLS 2401
HIST 1111
HIST 1112

Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, or 2002
Any Area C-E course with a study abroad component.

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics Required Hours: 6
Select one of the following humanities courses:

ENGL 2111
ENGL 2112
ITDS 1145*
ITDS 1155
ITDS 2125
PHIL 2010

Select one of the following fine arts courses:

ARTH 1100
ITDS 1145*
MUSC 1100
THEA 1100
ARTH 2125
ARTH 2126

*ITDS 1145, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.


Area D Science/Math/Technology Required Hours: 10-11
D1: Select two science courses from the list below, one of which must include a lab.

ANTH 1145 (no lab)
ASTR 1105/1305 (lab optional)
ASTR 1106/1305
ATSC 1112/1112L
BIOL 1215K (lab included)
BIOL 1125 (no lab)
BIOL 1225K (lab included)
CHEM 1151/1151L
CHEM 1152/1152L
CHEM 1211/1211L
CHEM 1212/1212L
ENVS 1105/1105L (lab optional)
ENVS 1205K
GEOL 1110 (no lab)
GEOL 1121/1121L
GEOL 1122/1322
GEOL 2225 (lab included)
PHYS 1111/1311
PHYS 1112/1312
PHYS 1125/1325 (lab optional)
PHYS 2211/2311
PHYS 2212/2312

D2: Select one of the following courses or a science course from above:

CPSC 1105
CPSC 1301K
GEOG 2215
MATH 1113
MATH 1125
MATH 1131
MATH 1132
MATH 1165
MATH 2125
PHIL 2500
STAT 1401

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges: Area B, 4-5 hours; Area D1, 7-8 hours; Area D2, 3-4 hours. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

Recommended:CPSC 1301
*MATH 1125 is recommended for students considering graduate studies.


Area E Social Sciences Required Hours: 12

Select one course from the following two courses:
HIST 2111
HIST 2112
Take the following course:
POLS 1101
Select one behavioral science course from the following courses:

ECON 2105
ECON 2106
PHIL 2030
PSYC 1101
SOCI 1101

Select one world cultures course from the following courses:

ANTH 1105
ANTH 1107
ANTH 2105
ANTH 2136
ENGL 2136
GEOG 1101
HIST 1111
HIST 1112
INTS 2105
ITDS 1156

Wellness Requirement Required Hours: 3 

PHED 1205
Select any one PEDS course.

Area F Courses Related to Major Required Hours: 18
A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in Area F. Students will not be allowed to take Area G courses until this requirement is met.

ACCT 2101 Principles of Accounting 1
ACCT 2102 Principles of Accounting 2
BUSA 2115 Introduction to Business
ECON 2105 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106 Principles of Microeconomics
MISM 2115 Introduction to Information Systems in Business


Area G BBA Core Required Hours: 27 
A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for Area G.
(C or better required in your major’s prerequisite course and BUSA 4185)

BUSA 3115 Quantitative Analysis for Business 1
BUSA 3116 Quantitative Analysis for Business 2
BUSA 3135 International Business
BUSA 4000 Business Professional Exit Requirement
(taken in last semester)
BUSA 4185 Strategic Management (taken in last semester)
FINC 3105 Managerial Finance
MGMT 3115 Principles of Management
MISM 3115 Principles of Information Technology Management
MKTG 3115 Principles of Marketing

Select the following course:
BUSA 3126 Business Law

Area H Major Course Requirements Required Hours: 21
A minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the following courses.
MISM 3136 Database Design
MISM 3145 Business Data Networks and Security
MISM 4165 Project Management
MISM 4168 Information Systems Analysis & Design


Electives: Choose 9 hours of electives from the following with a "C" or better in each course:

CPSC 1302 Computer Science 2
CYBR 2106 Introduction to Information Security
CYBR 3106 Cybersecurity Risk Management
CPSC 2108 Data Structures
CPSC 2125 Internet Programming
CPSC 3111 Cobol Programming
CYBR 3119 Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
CPSC 3132 Database Systems 2
MISM 3116 Business Analytics
CYBR 3128 Cybersecurity Management
MISM 3118 Global E-Business
MISM 3126 Business Process Management Design
MISM 4126 Business Process Management Development
MISM 4128 Business Intelligence
MKTG 3138 Social Media Marketing


Area I General Electives Required Hours: 12

9 hours: select from the following courses of which 3 hours must be a the 3000/4000 level; a minimum 2.0 grade point average is required
ACCT/BUSA/MISM/ECON/ENTR/FINC/FTA/MGMT/MKTG 3***/4***

CPSC 1301**
CPSC 1302 Computer Science 2
CYBR 2106 Introduction to Information Security
CPSC 2108 Data Structures
CPSC 2125 Internet Programming
CYBR 3119 Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
CPSC 3132 Database Systems 2
CPSC 4125 Server Side Programming
CPSC 5138 Advanced Database

3 hours Non-Business Electives
** Required if not taken in Area D

OR

To include Certificate in Cybersecurity:

Area H Major Course Requirements Required Hours: 24
A minimum grade of "C" is required in each of the following courses.

CYBR 2106 Introduction to Information Security
CYBR 3106 Cybersecurity Risk Management
CYBR 3119 Fundamentals of Digital Forensics
CYBR 3128 Cybersecurity Management
MISM 3136 Database Design
MISM 3145 Business Data Networks and Security
MISM 4165 Project Management
MISM 4168 Information Systems Analysis & Design

 

Area I General Electives Required Hours: 9
6 hours: select from the following courses of which 3 hours must be at the 3000/4000 level; a minimum 2.0 grade point average is required
ACCT/BUSA/MISM/ECON/FINC/MGMT/MKTG 3***/4***

CPSC 1301 Computer Science I **
CPSC 1302 Computer Science II
CPSC 2108 Data Structures
CPSC 2125 Internet Programming
CPSC 3111 Cobol Programming
MISM 3116 Business Analytics
MISM 3118 Global E-Business
MISM 3126 Business Process Management Design
MISM 4126 Business Process Management Development
MISM 4128 Business Intelligence
MKTG 3138 Social Media Marketing

 

3 hours Non-Business Electives
** Required if not taken in Area D

Total Hours Required: 123

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