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Academic Programs / Business & ManagementManagement Information SystemsMunir Mandviwalla, Department Chair Joseph Allegra, Senior Program Specialist The B.B.A. Major in Management Information Systems (MIS) is a full-time undergraduate degree designed to train business-oriented, technically proficient information systems professionals. Information technology (IT) is the engine that drives business today. The professional of the future must understand how IT can solve business problems and create innovative solutions. The Fox B.B.A. in MIS will train you to identify, evaluate, build, and acquire innovative IT solutions. You will learn how to:
The program prepares MIS students to perform, and eventually lead, analysis, integration, and technology management activities, using state-of-the-art web-based tools and methodologies. MIS students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to analyze and understand business problems and apply information technology to transform business and innovate. Students will learn how to analyze client needs, define systems to meet these needs, integrate applications, manage operations, and act as technical intermediaries between management and technical staff. The MIS major at Fox has three distinctive elements: Connected
Recognized
Innovative
Courses require extensive hands-on projects, teamwork, and use of high-end technology. Typical career options for MIS students graduating with the B.B.A. in MIS include systems/business analyst, MIS consultant, application developer, information systems manager, web developer, project manager, systems architect, and database administrator. All MIS students are strongly encouraged to become involved in the Association of Management Information Systems (AMIS). AMIS is a professional organization open to any student interested in joining the synergistic revolution of business management and technology in a global economy. AMIS offers students opportunities that forge professional development skills, structured social and networking events, and an outlet to bring change to our communities through MIS and business. For more information, please contact Professor Cindy Joy Marselis at cindy.joy.marselis@temple.edu (215-204-3077). Summary of RequirementsUniversity Requirements All students are required to complete a set of university requirements: General Education (GenEd) or Core. New freshmen starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum. New transfer students starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum. College Requirements Students must meet College Graduation Requirements, including the requirements of the major listed below. MIS students must attain a 2.0 GPA in the major, including a minimum grade of C in every course, and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate. Use the major GPA calculator at www.fox.temple.edu/advising to calculate the GPA in the major. Major Requirements for Freshmen Major Requirements for Transfers
Requirements of Management Information Systems Major - for Freshmen only
Requirements of Management Information Systems Major - for transfer students only
MinorA minor in MIS provides undergraduate students the ability to specify, select, utilize, and apply information technology (IT) to their major field of study. The minor provides the skills and terminology needed to become an expert user of IT in the business world.
Who Should Do a Minor in MIS?Business students will benefit from a minor in MIS, particularly majors in marketing, finance, accounting, risk management, entrepreneurship, and business management. The minor in MIS will position such students for jobs in business application areas, consulting positions, technical liaisons, and selling and acquisition of business software.
Benefits
For more information about the MIS minor visit: http://mis.temple.edu/minor
CertificateStudents who wish to earn a Certificate in MIS can do so by completing the courses listed on the MIS web site. The Certificate does not require the completion of the Business Minor or the Business Studies Minor. Certificates are not listed on the academic transcript. |
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