Management Information Systems, BBA

Management Information Systems faculty: Ali, Bose, Cedeno, DeVries, Hashemi, Jafari, McMahon, Robbins, Wetherbe, Wright, Zhou

The Management Information Systems (MIS) curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the workforce equipped with knowledge and skills in information systems development processes, web technologies, domain fundamentals, and the use of largescale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and information technology control and infrastructure frameworks. The MIS curriculum plan is structured to instill business skills; foundations of information systems; knowledge of data and information management; enterprise architecture; information systems project management; information technology infrastructure; systems analysis and design; information systems strategy; management and acquisition; and a choice of electives for the student. The choice of electives includes programming languages, enterprise systems, web technology, information security, microcomputer applications, and E-commerce. An environment is offered to students that allow them to prepare for a lifetime of learning and growth in various information technology careers such as programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, knowledge systems developer, network systems administrator, electronic commerce systems developer, or information systems consultant.

The program is frequently updated with the help of an industry advisory board comprised of information technology professionals from major corporations and public institutions, in order to keep abreast of new information technologies and business methods. The program is based on a national model curriculum developed by educators and computer professionals, endorsed by the Association for Information Technology Professionals, the Association for Computing Machinery, the Association for Information Systems, and adopted by leading universities across the nation.

Program Outcomes

Management Information Systems majors will produce effective communication.
Management Information Systems majors will demonstrate effective oral communication.
Management Information Systems majors will employ analytical thinking.
Management Information Systems majors will demonstrate knowledge of the BBA Common Core.
Management Information Systems will recognize and resolve an ethical dilemma.
Management Information Systems majors will effectively utilize technology.
Management Information Systems majors will demonstrate expertise in the Management Information Systems field.

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

All majors within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program administered by the Marilyn Davies College of Business share a common core of general education requirements and a common core of business course requirements. These two core areas must be completed in addition to the major discipline requirements.

Students must complete all general education core requirements prior to enrolling in upper-division courses. Upon completion of the Common Core requirements and earning the requisite GPA, students should file for admission to the Marilyn Davies College of Business.

Note: All majors within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program require MIS 3302 as an upper-level requirement except where noted.

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements

All students seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston-Downtown must complete the common core requirements.

Common Core Requirements (42 hours)

Common core requirements may be filled by taking any of the courses listed as options under the heading of Common Core Requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, MATH 1301 is recommended. To fulfill the institutional requirement, UHD 1301 - BUS, “Digital Competency for College Success and Beyond” is recommended for freshman students. Transfer students who haven’t completed the institutional requirement are recommended to take either UHD 2301 - BUS “Business of Success” or UHD 2301 - BUS, “Computer Competency and Skills for Success.”

Business Core Requirements (45-48 hours)

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements (42 hours)

Students must complete all common core requirements listed under the heading of Common Core Requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section prior to enrolling in upper-level courses.

Business Core Requirements (48 hours)

See the list of Business Core requirements under the section titled Bachelor of Business Administration Programs.

Management Information Systems Major Requirements (24 hours)

Two of the Following Upper Level Electives (6 hours)

Note:

Any one upper-level Business elective can be selected to fulfill one of the options

Management Information Systems, BBA

Program Outcomes

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements

Common Core Requirements (42 hours)

Business Core Requirements (45-48 hours)

Lower Level

Upper Level

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements (42 hours)

Business Core Requirements (48 hours)

Management Information Systems Major Requirements (24 hours)

Two of the Following Upper Level Electives (6 hours)

Note:

Total: (120 hours)