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For a listing of the MIS option courses:
Program
Sheet
For a listing of the General Ed. courses:
G.
Ed. Sheet
For a chart to schedule the department courses:
Chart
The MIS option prepares students for careers
that apply computer knowledge and information technology to
business. It focuses on providing the foundational technical
and analytical skills needed to analyze an organization's
information system.
An information systems specialist performs
an interface function between system programmers and the rest
of the organization, and is concerned with the efficient information
flow of an organization. Students graduating with an MIS degree
may start their career as members of an organization's end-user
support group, network support group, a system analyst, etc.
Business managers realize that the knowledge
of applying and using computer technology is an essential
ingredient to business success and survival. A successful
information systems career combines three principal ingredients:
a. A sound understanding of the "business
fundamentals" such as operations, accounting, finance
and marketing.
b. A knowledge of current "information
technology" including an enthusiasm for keeping up with
rapid changes.
c. Good "analytical and communication" skills to
assist the business organizations, in using technology to
meet business strategic goals.
The MIS program is designed to combine the
three essential ingredients in an interactive classroom environment
where students learn and practice combining business knowledge,
technical knowledge, communication and analytical skills.
Typical positions for MIS professionals
include:
- Systems Analyst
- End User Support
- Database Administrator
- Network Manager
- Website Manager
- E-Commerce Manager
A History of Personal Computing - some of
the seminal events from the early days of computing.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency
within the U.S. Department of Labor, publishes the Occupational
Outlook Handbook. An excellent publication on occupational
outlook
Graduation Requirements:
2.25 GPA all college courses
2.25 GPA all UCO courses
2.25 GPA all major courses
124 total credit hours
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