University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG

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.

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, data bases, Web pages. This course is to be taken concurrently with BMIS 181. F, Sp.

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.

BMIS 381 - Systems Analysis and Design I - 3 hours

Prereq: BMIS 181, BMIS 182, BMGT 301, Junior standing
This course coupled with BMIS 481 are the capstone courses in Management Information Systems and explore the system development life cycle. Students work with several software packages including CASE. F.

BMIS 382 - Computer Hardware, System Software and Architecture - 3 hours

Prereq: none
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. F.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.