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 - Decision Support Software, Decision Making, and Databases - 3 hours
- Prereq: Passing score on Business Computer Proficiency Exam or
BMIS 181 and BMIS 182 or equivalent
This course is to provide an overview of decision support software and other leading
technologies with an emphasis on fundamental database design and query languages. Several
software packages and analytical tools are explored to solve a wide variety of business
problems. F, S.
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- BMIS 302 - Principles of Management Information
Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: Passing score on Business Computer Proficiency Exam or
BMIS 181 and BMIS 182 or equivalent
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
legal/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 302 or CSIS 250 or equivalents and junior standing
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/Web-interface Software and Architecture - 3
hours
- Prereq: BMIS 282,
BMIS 302, or equivalents
This course presents a functional, systems-level review of network computing equipment and the
organization of components and devices into architectural configurations. The result
should be an in-depth student understanding of how computer systems are configured in network environments.
Students learn the principles of system/Web-based software and build an understanding of
combinations of data, network, and system/web-based software within architectural design. 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 410 - Neural Networks and Advanced Data Mining Techniques - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 350
This course provides an understanding of advanced computer assisted techniques used by business
decision makers involving usage of neural networks and data mining tools.
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- BMIS 421 - Business Process Redesign and ERP Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: junior standing
This course provides an understanding of business processes and usage of various methods and
computerized tools to redesign these processes. The redesigned processes will assist
organizations in providing cost-effective quality products and services to consumers. Further,
this course provides an overview of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems which are
widely used by corporations for automation of their processes.
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- BMIS 430 - Knowledge Management and Expert Systems - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 350
This course provides a set of practical and powerful tools to ensure the understanding of
knowledge management systems and expert systems. The exposure to computerized tools facilitates
development of expert systems.
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- BMIS 440 - Systems Audit - 3 hours
- Prereq: senior standing
This course provides an understanding of many types of audit needs, such as organizational IT
audits (management control over IT), technical IT audits (infrastructure, data centers, data
communication), application IT audit (business, financial, operational),
development/implementation IT audits (specification/requirements, design, development, and post
development phases), and compliance IT audits involving national and international standards.
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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 485 - Information Systems Strategy and Management - 3 hours
- Prereq: BMIS 380 or CSIS 406
The course provides a set of practical and powerful tools to ensure the understanding
of strategic, tactical, and operational responsibilities of the chief information officer
(CIO). The strategic responsibilities include the strategic alignment among information
technology and business functions of the organizations. BMIS 380 is recommended.
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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.
