Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BSMIS)
General Education Requirements 60 QH
The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) program and the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (BSMIS) programs require a minimum of 60 quarter hours of general education. This will include demonstration of competency in all core areas below and include the specific courses or equivalent in the seven Fields of Knowledge Areas. The Bachelor of Science in Management program and the Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program accept as equivalent to general education coursework at NLU appropriate courses transferred from other accredited institutions, appropriate CLEP and DANTES examination credit, and appropriate credit by proficiency. To determine which equivalent credits or exams are appropriate, contact your program advisor or the Assessment Center.
Program Course Structure and Requirements
The first term is designed to provide students with the basic set of tools and information necessary to be successful. The courses begin with a three-session overview of the program where students are introduced to NLU's online tools and NLU's electronic library. Students are also given an individual writing assessment. The first term also includes courses covering fundamental concepts relating to information technology strategy, processes, people, and infrastructure.
The second term provides the student with practical experience with software tools in a hands-on environment. Additionally, the student learns about the current methods used to mine data to target customers, and guide their strategic decision making. This term provides flexibility for the University to replace courses as technology specialties and/or certifications evolve.
By the third term, students have a solid understanding of concepts of information technology plus hands-on experience. That foundation will allow them to begin their understanding of the role of technology in the modern organization from a historical, current and projected basis.
The final term provides the student with the last two elements necessary to lead an information technology project whether large or small. The term (and program) culminates in a course that requires the student to apply the knowledge gained through the previous terms in an information systems development project.
Term I: Fundamentals and Concepts
| MGT403 |
Introduction to BSM/BSMIS |
1 |
| MGT416 |
Information Systems Concepts |
4 |
| MGT417 |
Communication Networks |
4 |
| MGT413 |
Procuring, Managing, & Leading High Tech Workers |
4 |
Term II: Current Technologies
| MGT424 |
Developing and Managing Web Sites |
4 |
| MGT433 |
Developing and Managing Databases |
4 |
| MGT437 |
Data Mining and Warehousing |
4 |
Term III: IT's Role in Organizations
| MGT456 |
Securing Corporate Information Assets |
4 |
| MGT473 |
Strategic Uses of Information Technology |
4 |
| MGT469 |
Enterprise Resource Planning |
4 |
Term IV: Planning and Implementation
| MGT462 |
Systems Development Life Cycle |
4 |
| MGT471 |
IT Project Management |
4 |
| MGT485 |
Applied MIS Techniques |
5 |
Specialty Areas or Concentrations
Concentrations in technology areas may be added in the BSMIS program when a specific certification need is identified within the market. Need may be determined by an analysis of a local market and/or through corporate or organizational contacts.
Concentrations may include a combination of any of the following: existing catalog courses; courses developed specifically for the specialty area; and/or courses offered as special topics, which are relevant to the specialty.
