Management Information Systems Concentration
The Management Information Systems concentration is designed to prepare the student for organizational roles involving the design, development, and administration of information systems. Typical positions include systems analyst, programmer, network administrator, computer consultant, computer applications support specialist.
Program of Study
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
English 111 - 3
Computer Science 220 or 221 - 3
General Studies 101 - 2
Math 140 - 3
Political Science 220 or 230 - 3
Humanities Elective - 3
Total - 17
Spring Semester
English 112 - 3
Computer Science 221 or 222 - 3
Math 210 - 3
Information Systems 205 - 3
Aesthetics Course (Fine Arts) - 3
Total - 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Accounting 201 - 3
Economics 201 - 3
Computer Science 222 or IS elective - 3
Computer Science 351 - 3
Laboratory Science - 4
Total - 16
Spring Semester
Accounting 202 - 3
Economics 202 - 3
Humanities Elective - 3
Communications 230 - 3
Laboratory Science - 5
Total 16
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Information Systems 310 - 3
Management 300 - 3
Finance 301 - 3
Business Law 201 or 301 - 3
Information Systems 315 - 3
Total - 15
Spring Semester
Information Systems 351 - 3
Marketing 301 - 3
Humanities Elective - 3
Management 310 - 3
UD Business Elective - 3
Total - 15
Senior Year
Fall Semester
UD Business Elective - 3
Information Systems 361 - 3
Computer Science 410 - 3
Elective - 1
Information Systems Elective - 3
Total - 13
Spring Semester
Information Systems 491 - 3
Information Systems 420 - 3
Management 490 - 4
Business Elective - 3
Total - 13
Business Communication and Information Systems Concentration
The Business Communication and Information Systems concentration stresses the integration of people, communication, and cutting-edge technology currently used in business and industry to facilitate the efficient flow of information in the business environment. Emphasis is placed on developing written and oral communication skills, computer application skills, and technology management strategies with a theme of professionalism in the workplace. Typical employment positions for graduates include documentation specialist, software support specialist, records manager, training specialist, business manager, office systems analyst, social media specialist, and executive or administrative support personnel.
Program of Study
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
English 111 - 3
Math 140 - 3
History 121 or 201 - 3
Political Science 230 - 3
General Studies 101 - 3
INFS 205 or 336 - 3
Total - 18
Spring Semester
English 112 - 3
Math 210 - 3
Art 110/Music 111 or Theater 110 - 3
INFS 225 (Digital Wrt.) - 3
History 122 or 202 - 3
Total - 15
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
Accounting 201 - 3
Economics 201 - 3
Communications 230 - 3
Elective Bus* - 3
Lab Science - 4
Total - 16
Spring Semester
Accounting 202 - 3
Economics 202 - 3
Management 300 - 3
Lab Science - 4
INFS 336 (Adv. MS Office) - 3
Total - 16
Junior Year
Fall Semester
Management 350 (BC Req.) - 3
Finance 301 - 3
INFS 310 (BA Core) - 3
INFS 351 (BA Core) - 3
INFS 460 (Issues BC) - 3
Total - 15
Spring Semester
BUAD 330 (Career) - 3
Marketing 301 - 3
Management 310 - 3
Business Law 301 - 3
Management 303 - 3
Total - 15
Senior Year
Fall Semester
INFS 361 (IS req) - 3
INFS 315 (IS req) - 3
INFS 465 (Intl. Prof. Pres.)** - 3
Elective Bus* - 3
Total - 12
Spring Semester
INFS 485 (Adv. BC) - 3
Elective Bus* - 3
MGT 490/BADM 490 - 4
Elective Bus* - 3
Total - 13
COMM Electives: 322, 323, 326, 356 (according to availability)
*Electives must be approved by advisor
**MGT 461 may sub for INFS 465 (with permission)
Information Systems Major Student Outcomes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the global aspects of business, the ethical aspects of business, effective critical thinking skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, the business core, and competence in information systems.