BMIS Courses
Offered by Department of Marketing
and Management Information Systems
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: Passing score on Business Computer Proficiency
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: Passing score on Business Computer Proficiency
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. F. Sp.
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- BMIS 350 -
Decision Support and Data Warehouse System - 3
hours
- Prereq: BMIS 282,
BMIS 302, or equivalents
The course provides an overview to the field of
computerized decision support to the business functional activities. This
course is designed to familiarize students with the critical role of
computerized systems in support of organizational decision making process. It
also covers data warehouse and data mining concepts and its utility in today's
business environment. On completion of this course students will have an
understanding of models in DSS and about development of decision support
systems. The focus is also placed on the usage of data warehouse/data mining
in business to solve business problems using queries and data mining tools. F.
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- BMIS 380 - Computer Hardware, System Software and Architecture - 3
hours
- Prereq: BMIS 282,
BMIS 302, or equivalents
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. Sp.
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- BMIS 381 - Systems Analysis and Design I - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 380
System development using the life cycle, rapid application development,
prototyping, and software testing. This course
is coupled with BMIS 481. F.
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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.
