Management Information Systems (MIS):

Because information technology impacts business activity at every level, the study of Management Information Systems (MIS) has emerged as an important area of instruction. MIS is the application of computing technology to solve business problems. The MIS professional applies his/her knowledge of information systems and technology to help organizations compete more successfully in the marketplace, streamline current operations, and more effectively use their computer resources. MIS professionals use their business backgrounds to work with managers and users to specify technology needs that benefit the organization. MIS graduates can pursue both technical and managerial careers incorporating leading edge technologies in public and private organizations.

The MIS Program at Concordia College is an interdisciplinary plan of study that includes courses from both the Business, Accounting and Economics Department, and the Mathematics and Computer Science Department. The strength of the program is its combination of Concordia's liberal arts curriculum, technology skills, and the principles of the functional areas of business. The program emphasizes both theory and practice, and is shaped by the needs of the community based on input from an advisory group of regional MIS employers. In addition to the required coursework, students in their junior or senior year must complete a coop in the MIS area. Thus students obtain workplace experience, which is highly valued in today's job market.

Requirements for the MIS Program are a major (e.g. in Business, Computer Science, or Economics) and completion of all of the courses listed below.

Accounting 155, 156

Business 303, 339

Computer Science 104, C SC 125, C SC 225, C SC 330, C SC 340, C SC 345, C SC 380

Economics 201, 274

Business Education 415

One of the following mathematics courses: Math 121 or 203 plus

A one-credit coop/internship including a half credit in C SC 390,

and a half credit in one of the following: BUS 390 or ECON 390.

Students in the MIS Program can choose between an emphasis on technology by majoring in computer science, or an emphasis on management by majoring in business or economics. The capstone to this program is a one-credit Cooperative Education experience that emphasizes the integration of technology and business skills.

A plan of study for a major in Business, Computer Science, or Economics combined with the Management Information Systems Program is given below. Students who complete the MIS Program will have this noted on their transcript in addition to the individual major(s) that they complete.

Business-Management Information Systems: [16.5 course credits]

Business Major: [10 course credits]

ACCT 155, ACCT 156

BUS 303, BUS 339, BUS 351, BUS 390(.5)

ECON 201, ECON 208(.5), ECON 274

(Requires C SC 104, and

MATH 121 or MATH 203)

Remaining MIS Program Requirements: [6.5 course credits]

B ED 415

C SC 125, C SC 225, C SC 330, C SC 340, C SC 345

MIS Capstone/Internship/Coop (1 course): need C SC 390 (.5)

since BUS 390 (.5) is included above in the major.

Suggested Elective(s): BUS 460 (a.k.a. C SC 335 or MATH 335)

Computer Science-Management Information Systems: [19 course credits] (includes a Business Minor)

Computer Science Major: [11 course credits]

C SC 125, C SC 225, C SC 240(.5), C SC 245(.5), C SC 320, C SC 330, plus three credits from C SC 335, C SC 340, C SC 345, C SC 374, C SC 380, C SC 390, C SC420, C SC 430, C SC 480

(Requires: MATH 121 and MATH 207, and one of the following MATH 205, ECON 274 or PSYCH 230).

Remaining MIS Program Requirements: [8 course credits]

ACCT 155, ACCT 156

BUS 303, BUS 339

B ED 415

C SC 104

ECON 201

MIS Capstone/Internship/Coop (1 course): C SC 390(.5) and BUS 390(.5).

Suggested Electives: C SC 335/MATH 335/BUS 460, ECON 208(.5).

Economics-Management Information Systems: [19 course credits]

Economics Major: [10 course credits]

ACCT 155

BUS 303

ECON 201, ECON 208(.5), ECON 252(.5), ECON 274, ECON 301, ECON 302,

ECON 357 or 441

(Requires C SC 104 and MATH 121)

Remaining MIS Program Requirements: [9 course credits]

ACCT 156

BUS 339

B ED 415

C SC 125, C SC 225, C SC 330, C SC 340, C SC 345

MIS Capstone/Internship/Coop (1 course): C SC 390 (.5) and ECON 390 (.5).

Suggested Elective(s): BUS 460 (a.k.a. C SC 335 or MATH 335)