Management Information Systems
Course Descriptions

ACC 111 Intro To Accounting -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A presentation of basic accounting procedures and principles designed to introduce students to the accounting cycle for both a service enterprise and a merchandising enterprise organized as a sole proprietorship. Recommended for secretarial, nonbusiness majors, and those students wishing to review accounting principles before taking Principles of Accounting I.

ACC 131 Principles Of Accounting -- 4 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Development of double entry accounting theory; recording and posting transactions; adjusting and closing books at the end of the fiscal period; preparation of financial statements; work in accounting principles involving cash, receivables, investments, inventories, plant assets, and payroll.

BCA 152 Comprehensive Spreadsheets -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: CSC 110 Introduction to Computers or instructor approval. Concepts of spreadsheets and their applications in the business world are covered. Introductory topics include creation of spreadsheets, data manipulation, printing, formatting, use of predefined functions and charts. Advanced topics will include creating macros, filtering, importing and exporting data, and spreadsheet analysis. Application to business situations will be emphasized. Microsoft Excel will be used for this course.

BCA 167 Comprehensive Databases -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: CSC 110 Introduction to Computers or instructor approval. An in-depth study of database management concepts, their uses, roles, limitations, advantages, and disadvantages. Students, through hands-on experience, will learn to use database management software to design, create, set up, utilize, query, program, customize, and integrate databases. Application to business situations will be emphasized. Microsoft Access will be used for this course.

BCA 215 Computer Business Applications – 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: CSC 110 Introduction to Computers or equivalent or instructor approval. This is a course for experienced computer users. This is an upper level applications course utilizing Microsoft Office programs. Special attention will be given to program integration and applying skills to business situations.

BUS 102 Intro To Business -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

The functions and practices of modern business and the economic institutions that facilitate the operation of individual business units. The interrelations existing in the various phases of business activity: organization, finance, production, and marketing. Extensive time is spent on developing critical thinking and role playing skills. These skills are applied in a business simulation and a stock market game.

BUS 121 Business Communications -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisites: ability to type and ENG 105 Composition I or OFF 157 Business English. A study of communications for the typical business situation. To be covered are reports and letters of inquiry, orders, credit, collections, sales, and handling disputes.

BUS 130 Introduction to Entrepreneurship -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course examines the preparations and methods needed to start a business, including business plan preparation, the management functions needed to keep it operating on a sound basis, financial analysis system, management, sales promotion, purchasing, pricing, human resources management, credit, insurance, inventory control, regulations, and taxes.

BUS 161 Human Relations -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Emphasizes the importance of the development of proper attitudes toward self and others within an organizational setting. Stresses development of a positive self image, good communication with others, conflict management, and other relationship skills to achieve success in business and life.

BUS 185 Business Law I -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course begins with a study of our legal system and the principles upon which it is based. Emphasizing those which are business-related, the course then reviews torts such as interference with a prospective business advantage, interference with contractual relations, defamation, false imprisonment and abuse of process. The remainder, and majority, of the course is then devoted to a complete understanding of general contract law.

BUS 238 Business Problem Solving -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A capstone course for those students in business and computer science programs. The course will apply knowledge learned in business curriculum including accounting, management, marketing, information technology, E-commerce and office systems through the development of business strategy and implementation. Topics to be covered include development of a mission statement, value creation, SWOT analysis and strategy implementation and assessment. Students will share knowledge learned across their individual disciplines to perform case analysis, promoting critical thinking skills, teamwork and a cross-functional business environment. (This course should be taken in the final semester of a student's program.)

CIS 121 Intro To Programming Logic -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A course to develop the problem solving concept as it pertains to writing computer algorithms. Flowcharting, pseudocodes, Warnier/Orr diagrams, and Nassi-Schneiderman diagrams will be covered.

CIS 161 C++ -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: Experience in a programming language. An introduction to C++. The course will include files, arithmetic and logical operations, control structures, functions and parameter passing, arrays, a preface to using objects, and incorporation of the older C include files into C++ programs.

CIS 171 Java -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: Programming in BASIC or another computer language. An introduction to structured programming using JAVA. Topics will include variables, data types, mathematical expressions, input and output, standard functions, user-defined functions, classes, control structures, iteration, file streams, aspects of objects, and Windows API interface.

CIS 230 Web Infrastructure -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Prerequisite: A computer major or programming experience. A three-part introduction to computer programming technology. The first section, literacy, deals with history of hardware, software, multiuser technologies, and programming. The second will be an introduction to networking with Microsoft Windows 2000 and/or XP. Topics will include installation of server software and hardware, protocols, user accounts, privileges, data sharing, and networked programs. The third section will cover Web-hosting topics. Students will register a domain name, lease a Web host, and set up pseudo business Web sites on a remote host.

CIS 339 Advanced Databases and SQL -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

No course description available at this time.

CIS 650 PC Operating Systems -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

A course in resource and file management on small computer systems. The course will survey techniques used to manage secondary storage with MS-DOS, Windows XP, and Solaris Unix. The students will also learn the nuances of installing and managing resources and users in an XP environment. An in-depth study will be made of drivers, controllers, external, and internal operating systems commands. Rudimentary introductions to the registry, batch programming, and system programming with other languages will also be included.

CIS 750 Project Management – 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course is designed to provide students exposure to project management and its importance to improving success in information technology projects. Topics addressed in the course will include: triple constraints of project management, project life cycle, cost estimates, value management and motivation theory as well as team building. Tools and techniques important to project management will also be presented including: project selection methods, work breakdowns, network diagrams, critical path analysis, and scheduling. Students will have the opportunity to utilize Microsoft Project to help plan and manage an information technology project.

CIS 755 Management Information Systems -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This course will acquaint the student with the variety of topics and issues related to business systems, information and computers. The objective of this course is to provide a base of knowledge and to acquaint students with the literature available and other sources for continuing their learning in the information technology field. Students would also practice software skills in solving business and technology integrated problems.

ENG 105 Composition I -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

This is an intensive writing course, designed to develop skills in the use of language, clear thinking, critical reading, effective writing, and practice in writing information and persuasive prose. Research documentation is introduced.

CSC 110 Introduction To Computers -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

An introductory course surveying computer topics to include history, hardware, software, terminology, communications, computer ethics, and societal impact. Introductory modules for Microsoft Office programs will also be included.

MGT 101 Principles Of Management -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

No prerequisite, however BUS 102 Introduction to Business is recommended. Management principles, as applied to all business enterprises, are covered. Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating functions in the management cycle are emphasized.

NET 731 Regulatory Compliance -- 3 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

No course description available at this time.

SDV 153 Pre-Employment Strategies -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students should take this course in their final semester. This course is designed to aid the student in developing the materials and skills necessary to obtain employment and to emphasize the development of characteristics associated with job success.

SPC 101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication -- 2 Sem. Hrs. Cr.

Students will develop speaking and listening skills by studying and applying communication theories and principles. Public speaking, small group communication, and interpersonal communication will be emphasized.