Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems Major
Management Information Systems concerns the collection, organization, analysis, and dissemination of information for the planning and control of business/organizational operations. The Management Information Systems (MIS) program is designed for students who wish to prepare for professional careers in information processing or information systems in business and government. The program is designed to develop technical skills and administrative insights required for design, development, implementation, maintenance, and management of organizational information systems.
The MIS program at NDSU is a collaborative effort by the faculty of two disciplines: Management Information Systems and Computer Science. The objective is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience. In addition to the required courses in management information systems and computer science, majors must complete a practicum in the management information systems area. Students pursuing an MIS major typically earn a Computer Science minor.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree provides sufficient background and skills to support a successful career in technical computing (for example, programmer, systems analyst, or systems designer), systems or network administration, database administration, information technology management, sales, or technical sales support.
Management Information Systems Minor
The Management Information Systems minor is intended for students who are planning careers that involve more active roles as computer users and evaluators, designers, and/or builders of information systems. The minor will provide exposure to issues relevant to the management of information technologies and the means to achieve organizational goals.
Contact the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems for specific course and minimum grade point average requirements. A minor approval form is required and can be found on the College of Business website.
Major Requirements
Major: Management Information Systems
Degree Type: B.S.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 130
General Education Requirements
| First Year Experience (F): | ||
| BUSN 189 | Skills for Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take BUSN 189. ) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I * | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II * | 3 |
| ENGL 320 | Business and Professional Writing | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking * | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): | ||
| STAT 330 | Introductory Statistics * | 3 |
| Science & Technology (S): | ||
| CSCI 116 | Business Use of Computers * | 4 |
| A one-credit lab must be taken as a co-requisite with a general education science/technology course unless the course includes an embedded lab experience equivalent to a one-credit course. Select from current general education list. | 6 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): | ||
| PHIL 216 | Business Ethics * | 3 |
| Select from current general education list | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics * | 3 |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current general education list | ||
| Global Perspectives (G): | ||
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| or ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Pre-College of Business Requirements | ||
| ACCT 200 | Elements of Accounting I * | 3 |
| ACCT 201 | Elements of Accounting II * | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra (This is waived for students who place into Math 105 or higher.) * | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| STAT 331 | Regression Analysis * | 2 |
| Pre-MIS Requirements | ||
| CSCI 227 | Computing Fundamentals I (Fall) * | 3 |
| CSCI 228 | Computing Fundamentals II (Spring) * | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Mathematics for Business * | 4 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| Management Information Systems Major Requirements ** | ||
| FIN 320 | Principles of Finance 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Foundations of Management 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 360 | Operations Management | 3 |
| MRKT 320 | Foundations of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| BUSN 430 | Legal and Social Environment of Business 1 | 3 |
| BUSN 489 | Strategic Management (Capstone Course) 1 | 4 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems 1 | 3 |
| MIS 375 | Database Design for Business Application (S) | 3 |
| MIS 376 | Data and Telecommunications Administration (F) | 3 |
| MIS 470 | Information Systems (F) | 3 |
| CSCI 312 | Survey of Programming Languages (F) | 3 |
| CSCI 315 | System Analysis and Design (F) | 3 |
| CSCI 316 | System Testing and Maintenance (S) | 3 |
| CSCI 489 | Social Implications of Computers (F) | 3 |
| Management Information Systems Practicum | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fe/Coop Ed/Internship | ||
| Study Abroad | ||
| MIS Service Internship | ||
| Program and Project Management | ||
BUSN 486 | ||
| Software Projects Capstone | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Elective Requirements for MIS Major. Complete 3 credits in each of the four areas below: ** | ||
| 1) Programming Language Course (Select one of the following): | 3 | |
| Beginning COBOL | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| 2) Technology Elective I: Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning COBOL | ||
| Computer Science Problem Solving | ||
| Intermediate Visual BASIC | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Digital Systems I | ||
| Introduction to UNIX | ||
or MIS 277 | Introduction to UNIX | |
| Special Topics | ||
or MIS 299 | Special Topics | |
CSCI 335 | ||
| Theoretical Computer Science II | ||
| Introduction to Computing | ||
| Digital Design | ||
Any 300-400 level CSCI or MIS course not used to satisfy another MIS major requirement | ||
| 3) Technology Elective II: | 3 | |
Any 300-400 level CSCI or MIS course not used to satisfy another MIS major requirement | ||
| 4) Business Elective: | 3 | |
| Degree Electives: Potential of 5 credits to reach 130. | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
| * | Pre-college and pre-management information systems major courses. A grade of 'C' or better for pre-college and pre-management information systems major courses is required for admission into the Management Information Systems major. |
| ** | Students must earn a 'C' or better, and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, in ALL courses included in the professional program (i.e., all required courses, elective requirements, and additional 300-400 level CoB electives or breadth electives). |
| 1 | Denotes Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) course. |
Degree Requirements and Notes
- Business courses from programs that do not hold AACSB International accreditation cannot be used for major or minor requirements in the College of Business (CoB); such courses may be eligible for use as free electives.
- The CoB accepts a maximum of nine credits of non-NDSU 300-400 level business courses from AACSB programs with approval of the department.
- Admission into the MIS Major: Students must earn a 'C' or better in the pre-college and pre-MIS courses that are indicated with an asterisk (*), achieve junior standing (60 credits), and earn a 2.50 institutional cumulative grade point average. Students must submit an online application to the CoB.
- Admission to the MIS major is required to enroll in the advanced 300 or 400 level courses in the CoB.
- A grade of 'C' or better is required in transfer courses accepted for ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I and ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II and all 300-400 level accounting, business administration, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing courses.
- A letter grade must be earned in any course that fulfills a major requirement.
- Requirements for graduation are those in existence at the time of admission to the MIS major.
- A 2.50 cumulative grade point average is required to enroll in 300-400 level CoB courses.
- Students must earn a 2.50 institutional GPA to graduate.
- Of the credits completed in residence at least 30 credits must be in 300-400 level CoB courses.
- Students must be accepted to the MIS major prior to the completion of the last 30 credits in 300 and 400 level CoB courses.
- A Business Administration minor is NOT offered with this major.
- For multiple majors within the CoB, at least 15 unique credits of 300-400 level CoB courses must exist between the majors.
- Students should refer to www.ndsu.edu/business for current and complete listing of the major requirements.
Minor Requirements
Management Information Systems Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 21
Students should refer to www.ndsu.edu/business for information on declaring the minor with the CoB.
| Requirements | ||
| MGMT 320 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| MIS 375 | Database Design for Business Application * | 3 |
| or CSCI 366 | Database Systems | |
| MIS 376 | Data and Telecommunications Administration * | 3 |
| or CSCI 459 | Foundations of Computer Networks | |
| CSCI 227 | Computing Fundamentals I ** | 3-4 |
| or CSCI 160 | Computer Science I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Information Systems | ||
Or an MIS advisor-approved CoB course that is MIS related | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
CSCI 300-400 level elective | ||
Or an MIS advisor-approved 300-400 level computer science course from below: | ||
| Visual BASIC | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Intermediate Visual BASIC | ||
| Computing Fundamentals II | ||
| CSCI 315 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21-22 | |
| * | Students who take CSCI 366 Database Systems & CSCI 459 Foundations of Computer Networks, must select an additional MIS advisor-approved CoB course. |
| ** | It is strongly recommended that students who take CSCI 227 Computing Fundamentals I select CSCI 228 Computing Fundamentals II as their elective in preparation for CSCI 315 System Analysis and Design. |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 9 credits must be completed in the CoB.
- Approval forms must be submitted after completed CSCI 227 Computing Fundamentals I or CSCI 160 Computer Science I.
- To be accepted into the minor program, students must have a 2.50 institutional cumulative GPA and at least junior standing (60 credits). To complete a minor, students must earn at least a 2.50 GPA that is based on the courses used to satisfy the minor requirements. Courses may not be taken pass/fail.
- If the cumulative GPA falls below the 2.50 after acceptance into the program, the student will not be allowed to register for the CoB courses until the cumulative GPA returns to 2.50 or above.
- Students are subject to the minor requirements in effect during the year in which the minor was approved.
- Minors must satisfy all course prerequisites.
- Approval for a minor does not guarantee enrollment in specific courses.
- Graduation with a minor in Management Information Systems requires a grade of 'C' or better in all courses required for the minor.
