“The courses have reinforced my knowledge and experience as a manager. They have given me a great deal of knowledge in the technical side of the business.” — Michael Foster, CSU-Global Alumnus

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The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Business Analytics prepares students to be organizational leaders through the use of information technology and data management. Students will learn to improve decision making and processes in core business concepts including management, strategy, and finance through the use of business intelligence. Technical topics include systems analysis and design, database management, and data mining.

The accredited online Management Information Systems degree consists of 12 three-credit major courses as part of 120 credit hour bachelor’s degree. Core courses are designed to build practical knowledge and skills to help you advance your career.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

Management Information Systems and Business Analytics

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Apply managerial and business processes to information systems.

Conduct systems analysis to manage complex projects.

Design business intelligence solutions to meet organizational objectives.

Analyze complex data to support strategic decision making.

COURSES SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE ORDER SHOWN

ORG300 Applying Leadership Principles: This required first course for all majors (undergraduate level) provides an overview of leadership basics. In the context of studying at CSU-Global, students will develop strategies for success in the online learning environment.

MGT300 Principles of Management: An examination of the basic functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading, staffing and controlling and how they can be utilized to strengthen management, employee, and organizational performance.

MGT350 Business Policy and Strategy: An analysis of the process of developing business policies and how strategies are formulated, implemented, and evaluated. Students will gain the knowledge of how business strategies establish and influence the company’s position within its industry.

MIS300 Information Systems Design and Management: Overview of issues processes and technology utilized in the design and management of information systems. Analysis includes needs assessment, database management, software capacity, security features, and decision making applications.

MIS350 Information Systems Analysis and Design: This course provides students with the ability to design and develop systems to solve problems, integrate disparate mechanisms, and improve system efficiencies using industry standards.

ITS320 Basic Programming: An introduction to computer programming, design, and testing using Java object-oriented programming language.

MIS407 Database Concepts: This course examines the basics of relational databases including basic terminology, database integrity, and normalization. The relational model is covered to appreciate database structure, integrity, and manipulation. Current relational database management systems will be explored and contrasted. Basic SQL programming assignments are included.

ITS410 Database Management: This course teaches students to design, implement, and use database management systems. Students will gain an working knowledge of available software packages, concepts of query languages, software integration services, and security considerations. The course has components consistent with materials used for the preparation of certification exam 70-462: Administering Microsoft SQL 2012 Databases.

MIS445 Statistics and SPSS: A study of data analysis, data production, and statistical inference. Areas of study include: surveys and designed experiments, randomization, causation, regression, and inference using hypothesis tests. This course also explores using statistical methods for the analysis of data for an enterprise performance and quality, effectiveness, and marketability. SPSS software will be utilized to conduct a predictive analysis, analyze the results, and document the findings. The preparation of input data for analysis from a relational database using SQL is also performed.

MIS450 Data Mining: Investigate various statistical approaches used for data mining analyses. The preparation of data suitable for analysis from an enterprise data warehouse using SQL and the documentation of results is also covered. A simple data mining analysis project using SPSS is performed to reinforce the concepts.

MIS440 Cloud Computing and Big Data: The promise of cloud computing technology to provide unlimited utility computing and storage capacity to organizations is investigated. The various types of current cloud computing services offered by the major service vendors are studied. The challenges of managing “big data” are reviewed, and the relationships of cloud computing, big data, and data mining are examined.

MIS480 Capstone - Business Analytics and Information Systems: This capstone course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency on the key domains of business analytics. Students will develop a comprehensive project that integrates content learned throughout the duration of the program including database management, systems analysis, enterprise infrastructure, and decision support.

B.S. IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS ANALYTICS

Please note that minor name changes may apply. The Academic Catalog under which students are admitted supersedes general information posted on the website. In addition, students should be

advised that actual degree plans may vary based on a full transfer credit evaluation.

Once a student has completed all the courses within a specialization, they can request a non-transcribable Certificate of Completion to be mailed to them prior to the completion of their degree. Students should contact their advisor for more information.

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Criminal Forensics

Criminal Justice Management

Criminology

Cyber Security

Data Management and Analysis

Emergency Management

Finance

Foundations of Accounting

Healthcare Informatics

Healthcare Management

Human Resources and Organizational Development

Information Technology Management

Information Technology Operations

Intelligence and Homeland Security

Marketing

Operations Management and Supervision

Organizational Leadership

Professional Sales

Project Management

Public Administration

Public and Non-Profit Management

Small Business and Entrepreneurship

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