MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MI)
MI 375. Management Information Systems.
Introduction to management information systems. Topics include executive information systems, management information systems, decision support systems, expert systems, teleprocessing systems. Pre or corequisite: MG 301 with minimum grade of 'C'. Prerequisites: Junior standing; AD 101 with minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 410. Business Database Systems.
Development of database applications for business. Topics include concepts, entity relationship modeling, normalization of database tables, query languages, database administration, relational and non-relational modes, distributed architectures. Prerequisite: MI 375 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 420. Telecommunication Management.
This is an introductory course on the topic of data communications and networking concepts, components, architectures, protocols, and standards used for transmitting and receiving information within a network. Prerequisite: IS 130 and MI 375 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 430. Knowledge-Based Decision Support Systems for Management.
Use of information systems technologies to support decision making. Topics include decision support systems, expert systems, and executive support systems. Prerequisite: MI 410 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 439. Electronic Commerce.
Use of computer networks to conduct commercial activities of buying, selling, and/or exchanging of products, services, and information. Topics include electronic commerce (EC) tools, strategy and implementation. Prerequisite: IS 130, MI 375 and MK 301 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 440. Web Design for Electronic Commerce.
Course focus is on developing a World Wide Web presence using Web-centered technologies. Topics include XHTML, security, scripting languages, database connectivity. Prerequisite: IS 130 and MI 375 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 445. Systems Analysis & Design.
Study of a systematic on-going process of systems analysis, systems design, system implementation, systems maintenance and systems security management. Prerequisite: IS 130 or MI 410 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 464. Systems Implementation and Practice.
A capstone field-experience course that builds on systems analysis and design methodologies for the design and implementation of computer-based information systems. Special emphasis is placed on modern tools and techniques for rapid systems development. Prerequisite: MI 445 with a minimum grade of 'C'. (3)
MI 4710-473. Internship in Management Information Systems.
Supervised learning and work experience designed to integrate cooperative practical real-world experience with academic preparation in the field of Management Information Systems. Prerequisites: 75 hours completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75; 9 hours of MI prefix courses with a GPA of 3.0 in MIS courses; approval of internship coordinator. Credit/no credit. (1-3)
MI 575. Information Technology Management.
Major focus is business alignment with technology as pertaining to strategic frameworks for IT deployment in an organization. The course is of applied nature, with discussions on industry practices. Prerequisite: MI 375 or IS 275 with minimum grade of 'C'; senior standing. (3)
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