Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Science, Gardner-Webb Online
| COMMON PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT |
36 |
| COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS HOURS |
21 |
| ADDITIONAL PROGRAM HOURS |
3-6 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
60-63 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED: MTH 105 |
Hours may vary depending on transfer credit awarded.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), offered through Gardner-Webb’s Broyhill Undergraduate School of Management, provides a fully-accredited baccalaureate degree for those wishing to pursue a career in management information systems. Management information systems is one of the fastest growing areas of study, as well as one offering plentiful career opportunities. The program provides students with training in business knowledge, information technologies, and management skills to solve business problems and achieve strategic objectives in organizations. Graduates with a degree in Management Information Systems can pursue a wide array of positions in systems development, internet and network technologies, information management, and business consulting.
Program Learning Outcomes
To accomplish the mission of the Godbold College of Business, students completing an undergraduate program in Management Information Systems will be able to:
1. Develop critical thinking skills in management information systems that are vital for success in an entry level professional career.
2. Develop soft skills in management information systems that are vital for success in an entry level professional career.
3. Demonstrate technological skills in business that are useful for entry level management information systems.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of management information systems in a dynamic global marketplace.
5. Examine business ethical standards in management information systems derived from a Christian foundation.
Program Requirements (60-63 hours)
Common Professional Component (36 hours)
Computer Information Systems Hours (21 hours)
| MIS 371 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MIS 432 | Information Systems Project Management | 3 |
| MIS 433 | Database Management | 3 |
| MIS 470 | Strategic Information Management | 3 |
Electives
Choose three of the following.
| ACC 400 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 430 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| MIS 475 | Topics in Management Information Systems | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Risk Management and Insurance | 3 |
| MKT 410 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| | Any other data-intensive business course | 3 |
Additional Hours Required (3-6 hours)
| ECO 203 | Principles of Economics I (Economics and the Free Market System) | 3 |
| MTH 100 | Basic Mathematical Skills | 3 |
MTH 100 or college math transfer course is required for any student without college algebra. If student transfers in MTH 105, this requirement is waived.
Total Credit Hours: 60-63
A grade of “C” or better is required in prescribed General Education courses and all courses required for the program.