| Management Information Systems: Description The Management Information Systems (MIS) option emphasizes the themes of organizational communications, information systems management, globalization of business and emerging technologies. It is designed to give the MBA student greater exposure to important management information systems issues and technology. The MIS elective courses are designed for the MBA student who wishes to pursue more in-depth study into the management, role and use of information systems in organizations. The elective courses have a managerial emphasis rather than a technical emphasis. As a result, students are able to take these courses without having an undergraduate degree in information systems. This is consistent with current practice in organizations. Both research and practice has shown that while a broad understanding of technology and an appreciation of the complexity and rapid change present in information technology is helpful, the best person to lead the information systems function is frequently a person who understands business first. The courses, which are taught once a year, are tightly coordinated so that there is a solid integration of subject matter without duplication. The students in the MIS option are about equally divided among those who are (1) currently working in the information systems field and want to increase their knowledge and improve promotion opportunities, (2) those who work in related business disciplines (especially accounting) and want to increase their knowledge of information systems and (3) those who are seeking new careers. Students seeking new careers have obtained solid mid-level information systems positions with leading employers. Management Information Systems: Elective Courses MBA 250. Seminar in End User Computing (3). Prerequisites: MBA 211. Use of database and geographic information systems in the analysis and solution of business problems; management of end-user computing; innovative application of cutting-edge technologies. Lecture, case and lab. Spring semester MBA 251. Seminar in Information Systems in a Global Environment (3). Analysis of systems through study and application of systems theory; special emphasis on information systems. Application of systems theory in national and international environments; lecture and case analysis. Fall semester MBA 252. Seminar in Information Systems Management (3). Prerequisites: MBA 211. Study of information systems management from the viewpoint of the Chief Information Officer. Study of strategic and innovative managerial, political, legal, ethical, financial, and behavioral issues involved in managing the IS function. Seminar and cases. Spring semester. MBA 253. Seminar in Information Technology (3) An MBA Student Designed Course In-depth analysis of a selected information technology with application to business problem solving and decision making. Topics form database; telecommunications; decision support systems; expert systems; artificial intelligence. Lecture and class. Fall semester. MBA 289T. Seminar in Business Topics (3) Prerequisite: completion of 9 units of 200-level courses and permission of Graduate Director. Theory and developments in business. Irregular offerings. MBA 290. Independent Study (3-6) Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy; permission of Graduate Director and Faculty Advisor. Approved for SP grading. Fall or Spring semester. MBA 292. Readings in Business (3) Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy; permission of Graduate Director and Faculty Advisor. Approved for SP grading. Fall or Spring semester. Management Information Systems: Contact Prof. Kathy Moffitt |
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