MIS 194. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

MIS 196. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 199. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

MIS 291. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

MIS 292. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 294. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

MIS 299. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

MIS 315. System Analysis and Design. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the front end of the software development life cycle. Includes various modern concepts, techniques, and tools for analyzing and designing well-structured software systems. Prereq: Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 320. Management Information Systems. 3 Credits.

Introduction to basic concepts and developments in information technology. Overview of the opportunities and challenges in the development and management of organizational information systems from a socio-technical perspective. Prereq: CSCI 116 or MIS 116 or TL 116. Prereq or Coreq: Restricted to College of Business major, minor, or certificate and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 340. Applied Business Intelligence. 3 Credits.

A hands-on look at Business Intelligence as applied to managerial decision making by exploring techniques for information creation including business analytics, data visualization, scorecards, dashboards and data mining. Prereq: TL 116 or CSCI 114. Prereq or Coreq: College of Business major, minor or certificate and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 371. Web Scripting Languages. 3 Credits.

This course examines Scripting Languages and their applications. Emphasis will be placed on web scripting. A representative set of scripting languages will be covered. Prereq: CSCI 122 or CSCI 160 or CSCI 227 or ECE 173. Cross-listed with CSCI 371. Restricted to College of Business major or minor, Jr or Sr classification, and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 375. Database Design for Business Application. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of conceptualizing and implementing databases. Emphasis is on using query languages to obtain information for decision-making. Includes managerial topics related to database administration, security, integrity, optimization, and distributed databases. Prereq: MIS 320 and restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 376. Data and Telecommunications Administration. 3 Credits.

Introduction to a wide variety of topics in the voice and data communications field. Prereq: MIS 320 and Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 391. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

MIS 392. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 394. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

MIS 397. Cooperative Education. 1-4 Credits.

Practical application of classroom learning through employment in supervised career-related positions. Students are granted full-time student status by the University regardless of the actual credit hours. Requires departmental approval and Co-op Program application. Graduate course 897 is not eligible for graduate tuition waiver. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 399. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

MIS 405. Business Analytics Programming with AI. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the fundamentals of programming languages (e.g., python) and delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to support programming skill development and performing basic business analytics tasks. The course also addresses key ethical issues related to the use of AI in coding. Dual-listing: MIS 605.

MIS 413. MIS Service Internship. 3 Credits.

Supervised professional information technology experience in a non-paid position. Offered on a Pass/Fail basis only.

MIS 450. Enterprise Systems. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the theoretical and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations. Prereq: MIS 320. Prereq or Coreq: Restricted to College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. Dual-listing: MIS 650.

MIS 470. AI and Information Systems. 3 Credits.

This course explores contemporary managerial topics related to the administration of information systems in organizations, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). Topics include system operations, AI-driven decision support, and emerging technologies that enhance organizational performance. Prereq: MIS 320. Prereq or Coreq: College of Business major, minor, or certificate and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average.

MIS 478. Business Data Mining and Predictive Analytics. 3 Credits.

Information system support and modeling of the decision-making process via business data analytics techniques such as decision trees, cluster analysis, and neural networks are the primary focus of this course. The state-of-the-art technologies in business data analytics will be explored. Dual-listing: MIS 678.

MIS 491. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

MIS 492. Study Abroad/Student Exchange. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-arranged study at accredited foreign institutions (study abroad) or domestic institutions (National Student Exchange). Requires Global Programs and Services and major departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 494. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

MIS 496. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 499. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.

MIS 605. Business Analytics Programming with AI. 3 Credits.

This course introduces the fundamentals of programming languages (e.g., python) and delves into how artificial intelligence (AI) can be applied to support programming skill development and performing basic business analytics tasks. The course also addresses key ethical issues related to the use of AI in coding. Prereq or Coreq: Admission into the MSBA program or permission of the MSBA program director. Dual-listing: MIS 405.

MIS 650. Enterprise Systems. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the theoretical and practical issues related to the application of enterprise systems within organizations. Prereq: College of Business major or minor and a 2.50 minimum NDSU grade point average. Dual-listing: MIS 450.

MIS 678. Business Data Mining and Predictive Analytics. 3 Credits.

Information system support and modeling of the decision-making process via business data analytics techniques such as decision trees, cluster analysis, and neural networks are the primary focus of this course. The state-of-the-art technologies in business data analytics will be explored. Dual-listing: MIS 478.

MIS 710. Database Management. 2 Credits.

This course provides a foundational understanding of the management, conceptualization, development, and implementation of databases. It covers normalization, structured query language (SQL), distributed databases, and conceptual modeling using entity-relationship (ER) diagrams. Case examples of modeling data in an organizational context will be utilized. Prereq: Open to MSBA students or with permission of the instructor.

MIS 720. Data Visualization. 2 Credits.

This course provides advanced usage of data analytics, database, and development of digital dashboards through data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Emphasis is on the application of theoretical understanding of the human interaction with the user interface and the development of digital dashboards, such as charts, graphs, and animations, to facilitate communication and story-telling using data. Effectively communicating analysis results to a management and business audience using dashboards to enhance decision-making is examined. Prereq or coreq: Open to MSBA students or with permission of instructor.

MIS 740. Predictive Analytics. 2 Credits.

This course develops an understanding of practical applicability of predictive analytics methods in a variety of business scenarios. The course is designed to provide hands-on opportunities for students to work with data and apply business analytics techniques and machine learning, which include text mining, natural language processing, web analytics, social analytics, and simulation.

MIS 760. Business AI. 2 Credits.

Explores fundamental business AI concepts and the latest developments. Covers business AI technologies, their applications, and implications. Focuses on AI-driven digital transformation. Develops a holistic, strategic understanding of AI-integrated businesses, products, and services. Prereq or Coreq: Business Analytics Graduate Certificate, Master of Accountancy (MAcc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA in Agribusiness, Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Pharmacy, or other programs with approval from the Accounting and Information Systems Graduate Program Director.

MIS 770. Information Technology Audit and Risk Management. 3 Credits.

Role of information resources in supporting organizational functions by providing an accounting perspective on use, design, and evaluation of information systems; use of information technologies for making and communicating decisions, and interacting with business functions.

MIS 790. Seminar. 1-5 Credits.

A group of students engaged, under a professor or professors, in research or criticism and in presentation of reports pertaining thereto.

MIS 793. Individual Study. 1-5 Credits.

Direct study allowing an individual student under faculty supervision to undertake selected, independent work in topics of special interest. Requires departmental approval.

MIS 795. Field Experience/Practicum/Internship. 1-15 Credits.

Field Experience is a structured, hands-on learning opportunity outside the classroom where students apply academic concepts and develop professional skills in a real-work setting. Experiences involve observations, assisting with tasks, and leading activities that allow students to gain practical knowledge, refine skills, and reflect on their learning in the context of their field. Requires department approval. Practicum is a supervised, practical experience during a course of study where students apply academic learning to real-world situations, under the guidance of professionals, to gain hands-on skills and professional knowledge. Experiences provide a bridge from theory to practice in short-term settings. Requires department approval. Internship is designed to provide practical participation under professional supervision in selected situations to gain experience in the application of concepts, principles and theories related to the students' area of specialization. Requires department approval. Graded P/F (UGRD) or S/U (GRAD).

MIS 796. Special/Temporary/Trial Topics. 1-5 Credits.

A flexible, temporary course focused on a specific area of study. Allows faculty to explore new subjects or provide concentrated study on a specific topic not typically covered in regular course offerings. Courses are often about current events, emerging research, specific study needs, or to gauge interest and feasibility for a new course.