BMIS Courses
Offered by Department of
Management/Marketing
College of Business and Technology
- BMIS 181 - Business Computer Systems - 1 hour
- Prereq: none
This course explores the integration of technology into the business environment through
the understanding of basic computer concepts and terminology. This course is to be taken
concurrently with BMIS 182. F, Sp.
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- BMIS 182 - Business Computer Applications - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This lab course addresses competency and applications of computer skills. Software covered
includes: operating systems and environments, word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
Web pages. This course is to be taken concurrently with BMIS 181. F, Sp.
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- BMIS 282 - Computerized Decision-Making for Business - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 181, BMIS 182
This course emphasizes using software to solve problems. Several software packages are
explored in depth and students are challenged to apply the right software to solve a wide
variety of business problems. Working with Web pages is incorporated into the course. F., Sp.
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- BMIS 302 - Principles of Management Information Systems - 3
hours
- Prereq: BMIS 181, BMIS 182, BMGT 301
The course provides an introduction and overview to the field of management of information
systems (MIS). This course is designed to familiarize students with the critical roles of
information and information systems in support of organizational operations,
decision-making processes, quality management, and strategic activities. It also covers
management of information systems functions and professionals, as well as relevant global,
ethical, societal and lega/regulatory issues. Focus is placed on the impact of rapidly
changing technologies, such as the Internet, on organizations leading to new paradigms,
like e-commerce and business-to-business applications, and the subsequent reengineering of
organizations.
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- BMIS 381 - Systems Analysis and Design I - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 181 and BMIS 182, or ITEC 130; and BMGT 301,
Junior standing
System development using the life cycle, rapid application development, prototyping, and
software testing. F. This course is coupled with BMIS 481.
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- BMIS 382 - Computer Hardware, System Software and Architecture - 3
hours
- Prereq: CSIS 110GS or equivalent
This course presents a functional, systems-level review of computing equipment and the
organizational of components and devices into architectural configurations. The result
should be an in-depth student understanding of how computer systems are configured.
Students learn the principles of system software and build an understanding of
combinations of hardware and software within architectural designs. Students gain an
understanding of data pathing or data flows through hardware/software configurations. S.
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- BMIS 399 - Business Apprenticeship Program - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: none
The Business Apprenticeship Program is designed to provide students with a variety of
experiences which will facilitate competency in their chosen field of study. Students who
plan to teach will assist faculty members in preparing bibliographies, in research, in
translations, in aiding classroom discussions, in preparing special lectures and programs,
in grading and preparing examinations. Must by approved by Department Chair. This course
may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. F, Sp.
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- BMIS 475 - Management Information Systems Internship - 1-15 hours
- Prereq: none
A work experience program planned for students preparing for employment in business and
industry. The learning situation is supervised by the academic department and personnel of
selected industries. Work experience approved by the department.
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- BMIS 481 - Systems Analysis and Design II - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 381*
This course is a continuation of BMIS 381. Students use several software packages as they
work through the steps of the system development life cycle with business cases. Sp.
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- BMIS 498 - Management Information Systems Topics - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Selected topics and problems of current interest considered in depth. Class discussion and
course projects. Topics vary each semester depending upon instructor. On demand.
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- BMIS 499 - Special Problems in Business - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: Permission of Department Chair
Independent investigations of business problems. Topics to be investigated may be tailored
to meet the needs of the student. A case study course designed (1) to integrate the
knowledge acquired in other courses in business administration, and (2) to emphasize
analysis and decision-making. F, Sp.
* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is
required prior to this immediate prerequisite.
11 May 2006
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