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MIS Courses

MIS 2100

Principles of Management Information Systems – 3 credits
Covers principles of management information systems including how to use and manage information technology to improve business processes, improve decision making, and gain competitive advantage. Includes MIS concepts and vocabulary as well as information technology.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 2200 CI

Business Communication – 3 credits
Development and application of effective oral and written business communication skills. Language/mechanics, grammar, and document formatting.
Prerequisites: STAT 1040 or MATH 1030, 1050, or 1100 (or Math ACT score of at least 25 or Math SAT score of at least 580); GPA of 2.5 or higher, and one of the following: (1) passing score on Huntsman School of Business English Usage Exam, (2)ACT English Section score of at least 25, (3) English AP score of 3 or better, or (4) completion of OSS 1550 with a Bor better grade.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 3330

Database Management – 3 credits
Theory and application of designing, developing, and maintaining database systems. Principles of management of data resources to support effective information systems in organizations.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, and MIS 2100 or OSS 2450.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 3450

Designing Graphical User Interfaces for Electronic Commerce – 3 credits
Application of current web standards, techniques, and web design principles to develop graphical user interfaces using an integrated development environment (IDE).
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, and MIS 2100 or OSS 2450.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 3500

Introduction to Business Applications Programming – 3 credits
Creation of applications to solve business problems or support business functions related to financial, personnel, sales, and information systems management. Students create working systems using widely used Windows software and standard programming principles.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 3800

Information Technology Hardware and System Software – 3 credits
Principles and application of computer hardware and software. Includes topics related to theoretical underpinnings, setup, installation, configuration, and management of computer hardware and system software.
Prerequisites: MIS 2100, admittance of a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 4330

Database Implementation – 3 credits
Application of advanced database concepts using enterprise-wide database products. Includes advanced structured query language (SQL) development, database programming development, database administration basics, integration of database tools within a project context, introduction of data mining and data warehousing, reporting tools, and database and XML integration.
Prerequisites: MIS 3300 or equivalent.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 4350

Introduction to Performance Improvement Projects – 3 credits
Introductory course in performance improvement projects. Includes analysis of current business processes in order to devise appropriate training and development programs or information systems applications. Students learn the systems approach to designing and implementing programs or applications in business.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 4550 CI

Principles of International Business Communications – 3 credits
Culture-general and culture-specific study of business communication in the diverse world of international business from both theoretical and applied perspectives.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 4800

Security of Business Information Systems – 3 credits
In-depth explorationof security issues in business information systems. Includes workstation, work-groups, intranet, and wide-area network security. Covers development of security policies and procedures.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, and MIS 2100 or OSS 2450.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 4950H

Senior Honors Thesis/Project – 3 credits
Creative project that will then be written up and presented as a Senior Thesis as required for an Honors Plan.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 5050

Advanced Web-Based Management Information Systems Development – 3 credits
Students learn how to design, develop, and implement an Internet commerce website. Includes instruction in modeling and building an advanced management website system.
Prerequisites: CS 1400 or MIS 3500; and MIS 3330.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 5150

Special Topics: Emerging Technologies in Management Information Systems – 3 credits
Special topics in Management Information Systems not covered in regular course offerings. Course is repeatable for credit only when students enroll for a topic for which they have not previously received credit.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, and MIS 3330.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 5300

Advanced Data Communications – 3 credits
Principles of data communications, local and wide-area networks, hardware, software, media standards, management, and business applications. Management and strategic use of local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs) to solve business problems.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, and MIS 2100 or OSS 2450.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 5350

Quantitative Financial Modeling and Application – 3 credits
Introduction to quantitative methods and computer applications applicable in financial modeling. Covers financial statement modeling, asset allocation, risk analysis, scenario generation, and option pricing through the introduction and proper uses of spreadsheet modeling, decision analysis, simulation, and optimization techniques.
Prerequisites: FIN 3400 and MIS 2100.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 5650

Advanced Website Development – 3 credits
Creating e-commerce websites using a combination of the following technologies: XHTML, PHP, JavaScript, and DBMSs such as Oracle, MySQL, SQL server 2005, etc. This technical course maintains a business focus as a transaction-oriented commerical site.
Prerequisites: CS 1400 or MIS 3500; and MIS 3330.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 5700 DSS

Internet Management and Electronic Commerce – 3 credits
Familiarizes students with concepts and technologies relating to business and the Internet. Focuses on the new business environment that has evolved through the Internet, as well as associated technologies and strategies.
Prerequisites: OSS 1400 or Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) Exam; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits. Some programming experience is helpful
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 5900

Systems Design and Implementation – 3 credits
Management, evaluation, documentation, maintenance, and reengineering of business information systems projects.
Prerequisites: Admittance to a USU major, cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher, completion of at least 40 credits, MIS 3330, and MIS 3500 or CS 1400.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 5910

Systems Design Laboratory – 1 credits
Required laboratory for MIS 5900, allowing students to complete assigned team projects. Must be taken concurrently with MIS 5900.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 5950

Independent Readings – 1-5 credits
Designed for individual student projects as approved by the department.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6050

Advanced Web-Based Management Information Systems Development – 3 credits
Students learn how to design, develop, and implement an Internet commerce website. Includes instruction in modeling and building an advanced management website system.
Prerequisites: MIS 3330 and 3500; admittance to a USU major; cumulative GPA of 2.67 or higher; and completion of at least 40 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 6110

Workshop – 1-3 credits
Intensive workshops
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6120

Business Information Systems Development – 3 credits
Business information systems development, including analysis, design, and implementation. Students develop a working prototype to solve a real-world information systems problem.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 6150

Communication for Business – 3 credits
In-depth study of the process for preparing written business communications and related oral presentations. Preparation of reports relevant to student's major.
Prerequisites: MIS 2200 or equivalent
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 6180

Intrasession MBA Workshop – 0.5-1 credits
Intensive workshops designed to enhance the MBA experience.

MIS 6200

Business Data Communication Systems – 3 credits
Introduction to business data communications, including concepts, network architecture, data communication software and hardware, distributed information systems, and business communication system services.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 6230

Management of Database Systems – 3 credits
Theory and application of designing, developing, and maintaining database systems. Principles of management of data resources to support effective information systems in organizations
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 6250

Graduate Internship – 1-6 credits
Graduate-level internship in business, industry, or government position approved by department. Requires written learning objectives, performance evaluation, and a final internship written report. Requires 75 hours internship per 1 semester credit.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6330

MIS 6350

Managing Business Training Programs – 3 credits
Examines various management topics in the training and development field, including program development, implementation, and evaluation. Discusses the various roles of training program managers.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 6400

Local Area Network Management for Business – 3 credits
Application of networking concepts related to the management of local area networks. Includes topics related to setup, management, and maintenance of local area networks and installation of electronic mail handling systems.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp

MIS 6410

Human-Computer Interface Design – 3 credits
Integrates aspects of industrial psychology, work physiology, human environments, job analysis, and hardware/software engineering in the study of designing effective, efficient input/output interfaces for business information systems.

MIS 6440

Information and Decision Making – 3 credits
Case-based approach to learning role of information technology when making quantitative and qualitative analyses, including statistical techniques to solve business problems through the use of information technology.
Prerequisites: At least one graduate or undergraduate class in statistics
Semester(s) Taught: Sp,Su

MIS 6450

Human-Computer Interface Design – 3 credits
Application of human-computer interface design principles for e-commerce projects using an integrated development environment (IDE).
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 6500

Developing Business Information Systems with Advanced Software Concepts – 3 credits
Creation of custom applications to solve typical business problems or support common functions, using Visual Basic programming and OLE Automation with MS Office software. Prerequisite: Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6510

Information Systems for Business – 3 credits
Introduction to information systems at general management level. Includes strategic look at needs of an organization and how the function of information systems can help the organization become more effective.
Semester(s) Taught: Su

MIS 6550

International Business Communication – 3 credits
Culture-general and culture-specific study of business communication in the diverse world of international business, from both theoretical and applied perspectives
Semester(s) Taught: F,Su

MIS 6640

E-Commerce Data Interchange Using XML – 3 credits
Designed to build e-commerce applications using XML (Extensible Markup Language) as the underlying technology. Students will also learn to parse XML documents, use Extensible Style Sheet language, and use XSQL (an Oracle technology) to tie XML with its database.
Prerequisites: MIS 3100, 3330, and 3500

MIS 6650

MIS 6660

The Adult Business Learner – 3 credits
Focuses on the adult business learner, the concept of the “learning organization,” and the different types of postsecondary institutions that provide adult training and education in business.

MIS 6700

Information Systems Strategies for Electronic Commerce – 3 credits
A management-oriented treatment of general information systems principles and topics relating to information systems strategies for electronic commerce, such as business models, mass customization, market research, security and assurance, entrepreneurship, intelligent agents, virtual corporations, electronic payments, and customer service.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 6750

Business Process Reengineering Using Information Technology – 3 credits
Examines methodologies and state-of-the-art thinking in the area of business process reengineering. Designed to help students understand how organizations manage change in contemporary global business environments by utilizing the latest information systems and technology techniques.

MIS 6770

Competency-based Instruction – 3 credits
Business teachers learn how to develop competency-based instruction by completing a CBI project.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6800

Security of Business Information Systems – 3 credits
In-depth exploration of security issues in business information systems. Includes workstation, workgroups, intranet, and wide-area network security. Covers development of security policies and procedures. Includes information necessary to pass Certified Information Systems Security Professionals exam.
Prerequisites: MIS 3500 or graduate admission
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 6810

Introduction to the Research Process – 3 credits
Essential scientific research concepts of theory development and data collection. The technology of research, including writing and funding proposals, experimental and study design, and project management. Includes a hands-on research project conducted by the student.
Semester(s) Taught: F

MIS 6950

Independent Readings – 1-3 credits
Specialized projects for graduate students.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6970

Master's Paper – 1-6 credits
Masters-level thesis or Plan B research credit.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 6990

Graded Pass/Fail only. – 1-3 credits
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 7250

Graduate Research Internship – 1-3 credits
For doctoral students desiring to improve their research capability. Prior approval required. Repeatable to a maximum of six credits.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 7600

Historical Foundations of Information Systems – 3 credits
Provides in-depth analysis and review of foundation literature, important topics, latest results, and emerging areas of information systems research.
Semester(s) Taught: Sp

MIS 7610

Critical Analysis of Issues – 3 credits
Examines critical analysis/thinking techniques, creative problem solving, and the identification of issues and trends in the field.

MIS 7950

Independent Readings – 1-3 credits
Independent readings for graduate students. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 7970

Doctoral-level dissertation research credit. Graded Pass/Fail only. – 1-12 credits
Doctoral-level dissertation research credit.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su

MIS 7990

Graded Pass/Fail only. Enrollment restricted to doctoral-level students only. Signature of department head required. – 1-9 credits
Enrollment restricted to doctoral-level students only. Signature of department head required.
Semester(s) Taught: F,Sp,Su